How far is Ava, MO from St. Louis, MO?
The driving distance from Ava, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ava and St. Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ava and St. Louis.
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Start on South Jefferson Street
52 m · 5 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
77 m · 13 sec · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto South Lister Street
72 m · 13 sec · South Lister Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Avenue
80 m · 14 sec · West Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
3213 ft · 1 min · North Jefferson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springfield Road
23 m · 2 sec · Springfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Springfield Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Springfield Road
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Turn right
12.3 mi · 17 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 60 East, MO 5 North: Mountain Grove
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
26 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 181: Cabool
1161 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Peabody Avenue
2217 ft · 44 sec · Peabody Avenue
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Continue on South Elm Street
1028 ft · 24 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto Ozark Street
2030 ft · 41 sec · Ozark Street
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Continue on Ozark Avenue
1506 ft · 33 sec · Ozark Avenue
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Turn left
64.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Continue on North Bishop Avenue
87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue
56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way
1336 ft · 33 sec · Tim Bradley Way
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Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
564 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
94.8 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue
924 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ava and St. Louis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 East
Merge slight left
94.8 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Ava and Sunny near St. Louis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ava to St. Louis?
The road trip is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Rolla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Ava and 106.4 miles from St. Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ava and Sunny near St. Louis.
Stop Ideas Near Rolla
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rolla.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ava and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 177.41 mi (285.51 km).
#1 Ava
City in Myanmar
| Population | 2,905 |
| Coordinates | 36.9520000, -92.6604500 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.
| Population | 315,685 |
| Coordinates | 38.6272700, -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.40 | $56.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.03 | $64.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.04 | $70.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.94 | $79.88 |
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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