How far is Napton, MO from Sweet Springs, MO?

The driving distance from Napton, MO to Sweet Springs, MO is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
25.02 mi
00h 27m
Flight
18.82 mi
30.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.82 mi
Kilometers
30.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.02 mi
Kilometers
40.26 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sweet Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 1:50 PM CDT
Return by in Napton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Napton
2026-04-16T13:23
Arrive Sweet Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 1:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:34 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
Houstonia
MO

City in Pettis County, Missouri, United States

From Napton
12.5 mi
00h 13m
To Sweet Springs
12.6 mi
00h 13m

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
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Napton and Sweet Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    60 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    6.1 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Kansas City

    1429 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 127: Sweet Springs, Mount Leonard

    864 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Locust Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
8.53 mi · 34%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.35 mi · 9%
I 70 West
0.27 mi · 1%
MO 127
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

8.53 mi · 00h 09m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houstonia
00h 13m from Napton
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Napton and Sunny near Sweet Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Napton to Sweet Springs?

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Houstonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Napton and 12.6 miles from Sweet Springs.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Houstonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Houstonia, 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 Houstonia.

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Warrensburg

36 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

88 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

95 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Napton and Sweet Springs. Straight-line distance: 18.82 mi (30.28 km).

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#1 Napton

Township in Saline County, Missouri

Population0
Coordinates39.0528000, -93.0838100
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Sweet Springs

#2 Sweet Springs

City in Saline County, Missouri, United States

Population1,415
Coordinates38.9636300, -93.4149300
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway E (-93.083646, 39.052789)
End: South Locust Street (-93.415176, 38.963641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.34 L · about $3.32
Round trip
$6.64
1.76 gal · 6.68 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.32 $6.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.74 $7.49
Premium $4.65 $4.10 $8.19
Diesel $5.30 $4.67 $9.34

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 Sweet Springs. The current time is 13:23:08.

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.