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

The driving distance from Bloomfield, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 155 miles (249.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.98 mi
02h 31m
Flight
121.21 mi
195.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.21 mi
Kilometers
195.07 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.98 mi
Kilometers
249.41 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Sat, May 2, 7:33 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Sat, May 2, 10:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-05-02T05:01
Arrive St. Louis
Sat, May 2, 7:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Perryville
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Bloomfield
77.4 mi
01h 15m
To St. Louis
77.6 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Missouri Street

    11 m · 7 sec · West Missouri Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Prairie Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Prairie Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    30.3 mi · 45 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Interstate 55

    60 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Interstate 55

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Cape Girardeau

    1122 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    12.5 mi · 16 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  10. 10

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

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Gravois Avenue

    1044 ft · 27 sec · Gravois Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Tucker Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tucker Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Market Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Market Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
103 mi · 67%
Rosa Parks Highway
12.5 mi · 8%
Interstate 55
5.78 mi · 4%
South Tucker Boulevard
1.34 mi · 1%
North Prairie Street
1.19 mi · 1%
Gravois Avenue
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left

102 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
121.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perryville
01h 15m from Bloomfield
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomfield and Mostly Sunny near St. Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155 miles (249.4 km) and usually takes 02h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Perryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Bloomfield and 77.6 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.63 one way or $41.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomfield and Mostly Sunny near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Perryville

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

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

RAIL

Carbondale station

57 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

63 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Marion, IL

80 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Vienna, IL

92 mi away
504 West Vine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 121.21 mi (195.07 km).

Bloomfield

#1 Bloomfield

City in Stoddard County, Missouri, USA

Population1,819
Coordinates36.8858900, -89.9292600
Altitude147
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: West Missouri Street (-89.929257, 36.885927)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.7 L · about $20.63
Round trip
$41.25
10.94 gal · 41.4 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.63 $41.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.26 $46.53
Premium $4.65 $25.46 $50.91
Diesel $5.30 $29.01 $58.03

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomfield and St. Louis. The current time is 05:01:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.