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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pettis County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
60 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
6.1 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Kansas City
1429 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
8.5 mi · 9 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 127: Sweet Springs, Mount Leonard
864 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left
1.6 km · 2 min
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Houstonia.
Sedalia
Warrensburg
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Napton and Sweet Springs. Straight-line distance: 18.82 mi (30.28 km).
#1 Napton
Township in Saline County, Missouri
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0528000, -93.0838100 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sweet Springs
City in Saline County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,415 |
| Coordinates | 38.9636300, -93.4149300 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Locust Street (-93.415176, 38.963641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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