How far is Sparta, MO from Clever, MO?
The driving distance from Sparta, MO to Clever, MO is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Christian County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sparta and Clever.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparta and Clever.
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Start on Main Street
6.9 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Continue on West South Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West South Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 65 North: Springfield
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 55 sec · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 14, US 65 Business: Nixa
1429 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto West Jackson Road
589 ft · 25 sec · West Jackson Road
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Continue on Jackson Street
9.9 mi · 16 min · Jackson Street
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Continue on West Veterans Boulevard
4.6 mi · 7 min · West Veterans Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Public Avenue
2705 ft · 1 min · North Public Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Brown Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sparta and Clever.
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.
Jackson Street
Continue on Jackson Street
9.89 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sparta and Partly Sunny near Clever.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sparta to Clever?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Nixa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Sparta and 12.3 miles from Clever.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sparta and Partly Sunny near Clever.
Stop Ideas Near Nixa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Nixa City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nixa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparta and Clever. Straight-line distance: 21.69 mi (34.9 km).
#1 Sparta
City in Christian County, Missouri
| Population | 1,792 |
| Coordinates | 37.0011600, -93.0815700 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Brown Street (-93.472978, 37.03032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
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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