How far is Adrian, MO from St. Louis, MO?

The driving distance from Adrian, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 270 miles (434.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.1 miles (362.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
269.95 mi
04h 32m
Flight
225.1 mi
362.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.1 mi
Kilometers
362.27 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.95 mi
Kilometers
434.45 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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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 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Thu, Apr 23, 10:58 AM CDT
Return by in Adrian
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adrian
2026-04-23T06:26
Arrive St. Louis
Thu, Apr 23, 10:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adrian
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rocheport
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Adrian
140.6 mi
02h 16m
To St. Louis
129.4 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Adrian and St. Louis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adrian and St. Louis.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2120 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1073 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1168 ft · 37 sec · East 1st Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City

    949 ft · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    18.5 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    817 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    74 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia

    2911 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road

    1191 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    91 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    2063 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

    1567 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    27.7 mi · 34 min · Avenue of the Saints

  25. 25

    Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Jack Buck Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward 14th Street

    1115 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South 14th Street

    1715 ft · 42 sec · South 14th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Market Street

    956 ft · 25 sec · Market Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Adrian and St. Louis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
135 mi · 50%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 20%
Avenue of the Saints
27.7 mi · 10%
I 49 North
18.7 mi · 7%
MO 291 North
18.1 mi · 7%
Jack Buck Memorial Highway
5.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

81 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
225.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocheport
02h 16m from Adrian
Leave By
7:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Adrian and Mostly Sunny near St. Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Adrian to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 270 miles (434.5 km) and usually takes 04h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.6 miles from Adrian and 129.4 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 225.1 miles (362.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.94 one way or $71.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Adrian and Mostly Sunny near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Rocheport

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

56 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Hermann

103 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

105 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adrian and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 225.1 mi (362.27 km).

Adrian

#1 Adrian

City in Missouri, United States

Population1,601
Coordinates38.3975200, -94.3516200
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
St. Louis

#2 St. Louis

The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.

Population315,685
Coordinates38.6272700, -90.1978900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: North Virginia Avenue (-94.351775, 38.397523)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.53 gal
36.06 L · about $35.94
Round trip
$71.88
19.06 gal · 72.12 L
Estimated CO2
84.7 kg one way
Round trip: 169.4 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.94 $71.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.53 $81.06
Premium $4.65 $44.35 $88.71
Diesel $5.30 $50.55 $101.09

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Adrian and St. Louis. The current time is 06:26:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.