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

The driving distance from Scott City, MO to Sargent, MO is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
25.66 mi
00h 30m
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
25.66 mi
Kilometers
41.3 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sargent
Thu, Oct 15, 7:58 PM CDT
Return by in Scott City
Thu, Oct 15, 8:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scott City
2026-10-15T19:27
Arrive Sargent
Thu, Oct 15, 7:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Scott City
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Benton
MO

City in Missouri

From Scott City
12.9 mi
00h 15m
To Sargent
12.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
89°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 South, US 61 South: Sikeston

    953 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    22.3 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Sikeston, Bertrand

    948 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Malone Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Malone Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Road 538

    22 m · 2 sec · County Road 538

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 538

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
22.5 mi · 88%
East Malone Avenue
1.77 mi · 7%
Main Street
1.21 mi · 5%
US 62
0.18 mi · 1%
County Road 538
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

22.3 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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benton
00h 15m from Scott City
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 12.9 miles from Scott City and 12.8 miles from Sargent.

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 7:30 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scott City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sargent.

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 Scott City and Sargent. Straight-line distance: 21.85 mi (35.16 km).

Scott City

#1 Scott City

City in Scott County, Kansas, United States of America

Population4,468
Coordinates37.2167200, -89.5245300
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sargent

City in Missouri, United States of America

Population364
Coordinates36.9008900, -89.5059100
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Scott City (-89.52453, 37.21672)
End: Sargent (-89.50591, 36.90089)

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 21m
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 Scott City and Sargent. The current time is 19:27:58.

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.