How far is Sargent, MO from Scott City, MO?

The driving distance from Sargent, MO to Scott City, MO is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
25.69 mi
00h 25m
Flight
21.85 mi
35.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.85 mi
Kilometers
35.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.69 mi
Kilometers
41.34 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scott City
Thu, Oct 15, 5:54 PM CDT
Return by in Sargent
Thu, Oct 15, 6:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sargent
2026-10-15T17:29
Arrive Scott City
Thu, Oct 15, 5:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sargent
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
Benton
MO

City in Missouri

From Sargent
12.8 mi
00h 12m
To Scott City
12.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sargent and Scott City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sargent and Scott City.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 538

    22 m · 3 sec · County Road 538

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 55 North: Cape Girardeau

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    22.4 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MO M, MO K: Scott City, Chaffee

    659 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on MO M, MO K: Scott City, Chaffee

    1130 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sargent and Scott City.

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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
22.7 mi · 88%
Main Street
1.05 mi · 4%
MO M
0.34 mi · 1%
County Road 538
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

22.4 mi · 00h 24m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benton
00h 12m from Sargent
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sargent and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scott City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sargent to Scott City?

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Sargent and 12.9 miles from Scott City.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sargent and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scott City.

Stop Ideas Near Benton

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

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

BUS

Vienna, IL

69 mi away
504 West Vine Street
RAIL

Carbondale station

76 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Poplar Bluff

83 mi away
400 South Main St.
RAIL

Fulton

88 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sargent and Scott City. Straight-line distance: 21.85 mi (35.16 km).

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#1 Sargent

City in Missouri, United States of America

Population364
Coordinates36.9008900, -89.5059100
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Scott City

#2 Scott City

City in Scott County, Kansas, United States of America

Population4,468
Coordinates37.2167200, -89.5245300
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 538 (-89.50566, 36.900947)
End: Main Street (-89.524461, 37.216645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.43 L · about $3.62
Round trip
$7.23
1.82 gal · 6.86 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $3.62 $7.23
Mid-grade $4.34 $3.95 $7.90
Premium $4.71 $4.28 $8.57
Diesel $5.99 $5.45 $10.90

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sargent and Scott City. The current time is 17:29:22.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.