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

The driving distance from Barnhart, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
25.25 mi
00h 29m
Flight
22.23 mi
35.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.23 mi
Kilometers
35.78 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.25 mi
Kilometers
40.63 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Sun, May 24, 6:45 PM CDT
Return by in Barnhart
Sun, May 24, 7:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barnhart
2026-05-24T18:16
Arrive St. Louis
Sun, May 24, 6:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Barnhart
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
Mehlville
MO

Census designated place

From Barnhart
12.6 mi
00h 14m
To St. Louis
12.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Street

    96 m · 16 sec · East Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Willing Street

    40 m · 11 sec · Willing Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Street

    792 ft · 37 sec · East Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1096 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2994 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1455 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    12.5 mi · 16 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  9. 9

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

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Gravois Avenue

    1044 ft · 27 sec · Gravois Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South Tucker Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tucker Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Market Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Market Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barnhart 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rosa Parks Highway
12.5 mi · 49%
I 55 North
9.88 mi · 39%
South Tucker Boulevard
1.34 mi · 5%
East Street
0.21 mi · 1%
Gravois Avenue
0.2 mi · 1%
MO 30 East
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rosa Parks Highway

Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

12.5 mi · 00h 16m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mehlville
00h 14m from Barnhart
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Barnhart and 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 Barnhart to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Mehlville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Barnhart and 12.7 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Barnhart and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Mehlville

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

11 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

16 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

47 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

60 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barnhart and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 22.23 mi (35.78 km).

Barnhart

#1 Barnhart

Census designated place

Population5,682
Coordinates38.3442200, -90.3934500
Altitude132
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: East Street (-90.393453, 38.344182)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.37 L · about $3.36
Round trip
$6.71
1.78 gal · 6.74 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.36 $6.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.79 $7.57
Premium $4.65 $4.14 $8.28
Diesel $5.30 $4.72 $9.44

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Barnhart and St. Louis. The current time is 18:16:52.

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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.