How far is Clinton, MO from Coal, MO?

The driving distance from Clinton, MO to Coal, MO is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.49 mi
00h 14m
Flight
9.31 mi
14.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.31 mi
Kilometers
14.99 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.49 mi
Kilometers
18.49 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coal
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-23T07:38
Arrive Coal
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Leesville
MO

Unincorporated community in Missouri

From Clinton
5.7 mi
00h 07m
To Coal
5.8 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Coal.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Coal.

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    620 ft · 32 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Ohio Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Ohio Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Division Road

    9.3 mi · 12 min · East Division Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southeast 250 Road

    14 m · 2 sec · Southeast 250 Road

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 250 Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Coal.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Division Road
9.32 mi · 81%
West Ohio Street
2.05 mi · 18%
South Washington Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Southeast 250 Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

East Division Road

Continue on East Division Road

9.32 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leesville
00h 07m from Clinton
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coal.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Coal?

The road trip is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Leesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Clinton and 5.8 miles from Coal.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coal.

Stop Ideas Near Leesville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leesville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leesville.

RAIL

Warrensburg

49 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

49 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Lee's Summit

96 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

112 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Coal. Straight-line distance: 9.31 mi (14.99 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

City in Missouri, United States

Population9,043
Coordinates38.3686300, -93.7782700
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
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#2 Coal

Unincorporated community in Missouri

Population262
Coordinates38.3258600, -93.6152100
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: South Washington Street (-93.777908, 38.368619)
End: MO 7 (-93.615129, 38.325858)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.53 L · about $1.51
Round trip
$3.02
0.8 gal · 3.06 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.51 $3.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.70 $3.40
Premium $4.65 $1.86 $3.72
Diesel $5.30 $2.12 $4.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Coal. The current time is 07:38:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.