How far is Otterville, MO from Blackwater, MO?
The driving distance from Otterville, MO to Blackwater, MO is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Otterville and Blackwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Otterville and Blackwater.
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Start on Boonville Street
606 ft · 23 sec · Boonville Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 21 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
7.7 mi · 8 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO K: Blackwater
1067 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right
48 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
792 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 7 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Otterville and Blackwater.
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.
Boonville Street
Continue straight
11.8 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Otterville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Blackwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Otterville to Blackwater?
The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pilot Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Otterville and 16.7 miles from Blackwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Otterville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Blackwater.
Stop Ideas Near Pilot Grove
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 Pilot Grove.
Sedalia
Jefferson City
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Otterville and Blackwater. Straight-line distance: 19.39 mi (31.21 km).
#1 Otterville
City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 453 |
| Coordinates | 38.6997400, -93.0021400 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blackwater
City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 151 |
| Coordinates | 38.9803000, -92.9907500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blackwater (-92.99075, 38.9803)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
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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