How far is Napton, MO from Slater, MO?

The driving distance from Napton, MO to Slater, MO is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.02 mi
00h 21m
Flight
11.45 mi
18.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.45 mi
Kilometers
18.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.02 mi
Kilometers
20.95 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Slater
Thu, Apr 16, 12:10 PM CDT
Return by in Napton
Thu, Apr 16, 12:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Napton
2026-04-16T11:49
Arrive Slater
Thu, Apr 16, 12:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Napton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Marshall
MO

City in Missouri, USA

From Napton
7.2 mi
00h 10m
To Slater
5.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Napton and Slater.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Napton and Slater.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on South Broadway Street

    1128 ft · 28 sec · South Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Maple Street

    143 m · 18 sec · West Maple Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Porter Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Porter Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Porter Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Napton and Slater.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Broadway Street
0.21 mi · 2%
West Maple Street
0.09 mi · 1%
Porter Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

7.69 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshall
00h 10m from Napton
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Napton and Sunny near Slater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Napton to Slater?

The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Napton and 5.8 miles from Slater.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Napton and Sunny near Slater.

Stop Ideas Near Marshall

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marshall, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marshall.

RAIL

Sedalia

46 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Warrensburg

62 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

105 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

106 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Napton and Slater. Straight-line distance: 11.45 mi (18.42 km).

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#1 Napton

Township in Saline County, Missouri

Population0
Coordinates39.0528000, -93.0838100
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Slater

#2 Slater

City in Saline County, Missouri, United States

Population1,765
Coordinates39.2180800, -93.0690900
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway E (-93.083646, 39.052789)
End: Porter Street (-93.069218, 39.218084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.74 L · about $1.73
Round trip
$3.47
0.92 gal · 3.48 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.73 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.96 $3.91
Premium $4.65 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $5.30 $2.44 $4.88

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Napton and Slater. The current time is 11:49:14.

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.