How far is Milton, MO from Watson, MO?
The driving distance from Milton, MO to Watson, MO is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 Atchison County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Watson.
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Start on Noble Avenue
2399 ft · 2 min · Noble Avenue
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Continue on 310th Street
1.3 mi · 5 min · 310th Street
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Continue on Lace Avenue
1.5 km · 4 min · Lace Avenue
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Turn right onto 317 Street
2424 ft · 2 min · 317 Street
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Turn left
1274 ft · 37 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 29 North: Council Bluffs
1425 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO A, MO B: Watson
921 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 4 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 Milton and Watson.
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.
I 29 North
Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Milton and Mostly Clear near Watson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milton to Watson?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Rock Port is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Milton and 11.8 miles from Watson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Milton and Mostly Clear near Watson.
Stop Ideas Near Rock Port
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 Rock Port.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Watson. Straight-line distance: 17.06 mi (27.45 km).
#1 Milton
Milton is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2847200, -95.4172000 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watson
Human settlement in Atchison County, Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 89 |
| Coordinates | 40.4769500, -95.6205400 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: MO A (-95.620539, 40.476977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
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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