How far is Ballwin, MO from Ladue, MO?
The driving distance from Ballwin, MO to Ladue, MO is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ballwin and Ladue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballwin and Ladue.
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Start on the route
67 m · 21 sec
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Turn left
67 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Holloway Road
551 ft · 24 sec · Holloway Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Manchester Road
2 mi · 4 min · Manchester Road
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Take the exit slight left toward MO 141 North
1329 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto South Outer Forty
1562 ft · 30 sec · South Outer Forty
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Take the exit straight toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
1591 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
4.8 mi · 6 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67, US 61: Lindbergh Boulevard
1176 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 67 South, US 61 South: Lindbergh Boulevard
956 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Clayton Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Clayton Road
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Turn left onto Barnes Road
1 km · 2 min · Barnes Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barnes Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ballwin and Ladue.
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.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
4.84 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Ballwin and Sunny near Ladue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ballwin to Ladue?
The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Country Life Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Ballwin and 6.8 miles from Ladue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ballwin and Sunny near Ladue.
Stop Ideas Near Country Life Acres
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 Country Life Acres.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ballwin and Ladue. Straight-line distance: 9.71 mi (15.62 km).
#1 Ballwin
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 30,094 |
| Coordinates | 38.5950500, -90.5462300 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ladue
City in Missouri
| Population | 8,614 |
| Coordinates | 38.6497700, -90.3806700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ladue (-90.38067, 38.64977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
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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