How far is Ballwin, MO from Maplewood, MO?
The driving distance from Ballwin, MO to Maplewood, MO is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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 27m.
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.
Village in west St.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ballwin and Maplewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballwin and Maplewood.
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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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Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Big Bend Boulevard
857 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Big Bend Boulevard
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Big Bend Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Big Bend Boulevard
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Turn right onto Manchester Road
131 m · 12 sec · Manchester Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Manchester Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ballwin and Maplewood.
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.
Daniel Boone Expressway
Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
4.9 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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ballwin and Mostly Cloudy near Maplewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ballwin to Maplewood?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Westwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Ballwin and 8.8 miles from Maplewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Ballwin and Mostly Cloudy near Maplewood.
Stop Ideas Near Westwood
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 Westwood.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ballwin and Maplewood. Straight-line distance: 12.03 mi (19.36 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 Maplewood
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,074 |
| Coordinates | 38.6125500, -90.3245600 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maplewood (-90.32456, 38.61255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
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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