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

The driving distance from Bourbon, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 73.9 miles (119 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
73.96 mi
01h 12m
Flight
65.39 mi
105.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.39 mi
Kilometers
105.23 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.96 mi
Kilometers
119.02 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Sat, May 30, 7:07 AM CDT
Return by in Bourbon
Sat, May 30, 8:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bourbon
2026-05-30T05:54
Arrive St. Louis
Sat, May 30, 7:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bourbon
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
Gray Summit
MO

Census designated place

From Bourbon
36.8 mi
00h 36m
To St. Louis
37.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pine Street

    2779 ft · 1 min · East Pine Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    1008 ft · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    61.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue

    924 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bourbon 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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
62.1 mi · 84%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.47 mi · 5%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 4%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3%
South Jefferson Avenue
1.29 mi · 2%
Market Street
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

61.9 mi · 01h 09m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
65.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gray Summit
00h 36m from Bourbon
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bourbon and Partly Sunny near St. Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.9 miles (119 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Gray Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Bourbon and 37.2 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bourbon and Partly Sunny near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Gray Summit

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

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

RAIL

Washington

19 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

37 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

55 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Hermann

59 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bourbon and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 65.39 mi (105.23 km).

Bourbon

#1 Bourbon

City in Crawford County, Missouri, United States

Population1,563
Coordinates38.1547700, -91.2440300
Altitude287
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 Pine Street (-91.244042, 38.154777)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.88 L · about $9.84
Round trip
$19.68
5.22 gal · 19.76 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.84 $19.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.10 $22.20
Premium $4.65 $12.15 $24.29
Diesel $5.30 $13.84 $27.69

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bourbon and St. Louis. The current time is 05:54:32.

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.