How far is Humansville, MO from Polk, MO?

The driving distance from Humansville, MO to Polk, MO is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.17 mi
00h 53m
Flight
15.88 mi
25.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.88 mi
Kilometers
25.55 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.17 mi
Kilometers
48.55 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Polk
Mon, May 4, 3:56 PM CDT
Return by in Humansville
Mon, May 4, 4:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Humansville
2026-05-04T15:03
Arrive Polk
Mon, May 4, 3:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Humansville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Bolivar
MO

State of Venezuela

From Humansville
15.1 mi
00h 26m
To Polk
15.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Humansville and Polk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Humansville and Polk.

  1. 1

    Start on West Tilden Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Tilden Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    774 ft · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 13 Business, MO 32: Bolivar, Fair Play

    1085 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    3 mi · 6 min · West Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Pomme de Terre Avenue

    11.6 mi · 28 min · North Pomme de Terre Avenue

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Humansville and Polk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Tilden Street
15.4 mi · 51%
North Pomme de Terre Avenue
11.6 mi · 38%
West Broadway Street
2.98 mi · 10%
MO 13 Business
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Tilden Street

Merge slight left

14.6 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolivar
00h 26m from Humansville
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Humansville and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Polk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Humansville to Polk?

The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bolivar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Humansville and 15.1 miles from Polk.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $7.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Humansville and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Polk.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Humansville and Polk. Straight-line distance: 15.88 mi (25.55 km).

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#1 Humansville

City in Polk County, Missouri, United States

Population1,070
Coordinates37.7944800, -93.5779800
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
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#2 Polk

County in Missouri, United States

Population732
Coordinates37.7292000, -93.2993600
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Humansville (-93.57798, 37.79448)
End: Polk (-93.29936, 37.7292)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
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.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.03 L · about $4.00
Round trip
$7.99
2.12 gal · 8.06 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.00 $7.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.51 $9.02
Premium $4.65 $4.93 $9.87
Diesel $5.30 $5.62 $11.24

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Humansville and Polk. The current time is 15:03:23.

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.