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

The driving distance from Affton, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
10.81 mi
00h 17m
Flight
9.02 mi
14.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.02 mi
Kilometers
14.52 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.81 mi
Kilometers
17.39 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Fri, Apr 24, 1:32 PM CDT
Return by in Affton
Fri, Apr 24, 1:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Affton
2026-04-24T13:15
Arrive St. Louis
Fri, Apr 24, 1:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Affton
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
Bella Villa
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Affton
5.5 mi
00h 08m
To St. Louis
5.3 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    81 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    20 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Gravois Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gravois Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Weber Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Weber Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bayless Avenue

    1218 ft · 34 sec · Bayless Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 55 North

    791 ft · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 30 East: Gravois Avenue

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Gravois Avenue

    1044 ft · 27 sec · Gravois Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Tucker Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tucker Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Market Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Market Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
6.52 mi · 60%
South Tucker Boulevard
1.34 mi · 12%
Weber Road
1.26 mi · 12%
Gravois Road
1.08 mi · 10%
Bayless Avenue
0.23 mi · 2%
Gravois Avenue
0.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

6.37 mi · 00h 08m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bella Villa
00h 08m from Affton
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Affton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Bella Villa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Affton and 5.3 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Affton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Bella Villa

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

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

11 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

12 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

42 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

64 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Affton and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 9.02 mi (14.52 km).

Affton

#1 Affton

Census designated place

Population20,307
Coordinates38.5506100, -90.3331700
Altitude188
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: Gravois Road (-90.333168, 38.550771)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.44 L · about $1.43
Round trip
$2.87
0.76 gal · 2.88 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.43 $2.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.62 $3.23
Premium $4.65 $1.77 $3.54
Diesel $5.30 $2.02 $4.03

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Affton and St. Louis. The current time is 13:15:02.

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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.