How far is Emma, MO from Napton, MO?
The driving distance from Emma, MO to Napton, MO is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Pettis County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emma and Napton.
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Start on North Elm Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Elm Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
963 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
8.8 mi · 9 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North: Marshall
1179 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn slight left
60 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Emma and Napton.
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.
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
8.82 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
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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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Emma and Chance Rain Showers near Napton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emma to Napton?
The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Houstonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Emma and 14.9 miles from Napton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Emma and Chance Rain Showers near Napton.
Stop Ideas Near Houstonia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Houstonia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emma and Napton. Straight-line distance: 22.76 mi (36.63 km).
#1 Emma
City in Lafayette and Saline counties in the U.
| Population | 233 |
| Coordinates | 38.9716800, -93.4946600 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Napton
Township in Saline County, Missouri
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0528000, -93.0838100 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Napton (-93.08381, 39.0528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.47 | $8.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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