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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.32 mi
00h 55m
Flight
19.39 mi
31.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.39 mi
Kilometers
31.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.32 mi
Kilometers
53.62 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blackwater
Thu, Apr 16, 12:22 AM CDT
Return by in Otterville
Thu, Apr 16, 1:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Otterville
2026-04-15T23:26
Arrive Blackwater
Thu, Apr 16, 12:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Otterville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Pilot Grove
MO

City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States

From Otterville
16.7 mi
00h 27m
To Blackwater
16.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Boonville Street

    606 ft · 23 sec · Boonville Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    1111 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

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

    7.7 mi · 8 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO K: Blackwater

    1067 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    48 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    792 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    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.

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boonville Street
19.7 mi · 59%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
7.67 mi · 23%
MO K
0.35 mi · 1%
I 70 West
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pilot Grove
00h 27m from Otterville
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Jefferson City

72 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Warrensburg

73 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Otterville and Blackwater. Straight-line distance: 19.39 mi (31.21 km).

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#1 Otterville

City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States

Population453
Coordinates38.6997400, -93.0021400
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Blackwater

#2 Blackwater

City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States

Population151
Coordinates38.9803000, -92.9907500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Otterville (-93.00214, 38.69974)
End: Blackwater (-92.99075, 38.9803)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.45 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.90
2.36 gal · 8.9 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Otterville and Blackwater. The current time is 23:26:22.

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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.