How far is Lucerne, MO from Powersville, MO?
The driving distance from Lucerne, MO to Powersville, MO is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lucerne and Powersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lucerne and Powersville.
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Start on Line Street
1139 ft · 37 sec · Line Street
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Turn left
2164 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight left onto 5th Avenue
112 m · 10 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
662 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
13 m · 2 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lucerne and Powersville.
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.
Longest stretch
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5.55 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lucerne and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Powersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lucerne to Powersville?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Newtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Lucerne and 4.8 miles from Powersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lucerne and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Powersville.
Stop Ideas Near Newtown
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 Newtown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lucerne and Powersville. Straight-line distance: 5.91 mi (9.51 km).
#1 Lucerne
Village in the United States
| Population | 80 |
| Coordinates | 40.4639000, -93.2921600 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Powersville
Human settlement in Putnam County, Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 54 |
| Coordinates | 40.5491800, -93.3002100 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: Powersville (-93.30021, 40.54918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.45 | $2.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
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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