How far is Lake Ozark, MO from Mount Pleasant, MO?
The driving distance from Lake Ozark, MO to Mount Pleasant, MO is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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City in Miller County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Ozark and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Ozark and Mount Pleasant.
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Start on Bagnell Dam Boulevard
1.6 mi · 4 min · Bagnell Dam Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Willmore Lane
952 ft · 19 sec · Willmore Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
70 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
684 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 14 min
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Turn straight
148 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
118 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Doyle Road
82 m · 12 sec · Doyle Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Doyle Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Ozark and Mount Pleasant.
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.
Willmore Lane
Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lake Ozark and Sunny near Mount Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Ozark to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Bagnell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Lake Ozark and 7.6 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Ozark and Sunny near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Bagnell
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 Bagnell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Ozark and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 13.27 mi (21.36 km).
#1 Lake Ozark
City in Miller County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,853 |
| Coordinates | 38.1986400, -92.6388000 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Pleasant
Unincorporated community in Missouri
| Population | 4,830 |
| Coordinates | 38.3680900, -92.5235200 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Pleasant (-92.52352, 38.36809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
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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