How far is Polk, MO from Humansville, MO?
The driving distance from Polk, MO to Humansville, MO is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Polk and Humansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Polk and Humansville.
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Start on the route
11.6 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · East Broadway Street
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Take the ramp right toward MO 13 North: Humansville
1598 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto East Tilden Street
145 m · 11 sec · East Tilden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Tilden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Polk and Humansville.
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.
MO 13 North
Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Polk and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Humansville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Polk to Humansville?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Bolivar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Polk and 6.6 miles from Humansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Polk and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Humansville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Polk and Humansville. Straight-line distance: 15.88 mi (25.55 km).
#1 Polk
County in Missouri, United States
| Population | 732 |
| Coordinates | 37.7292000, -93.2993600 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Humansville
City in Polk County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,070 |
| Coordinates | 37.7944800, -93.5779800 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Tilden Street (-93.577987, 37.794357)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
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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