How far is Bowling Green, MO from St. Louis, MO?
The driving distance from Bowling Green, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowling Green and St. Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and St. Louis.
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Start on West Main Street
13 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Court Street
3061 ft · 1 min · South Court Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
77 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1 km · 57 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
93 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
942 ft · 18 sec
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Take the ramp right
1065 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
72.2 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Continue on Jack Buck Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 14th Street
1115 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto South 14th Street
1715 ft · 42 sec · South 14th Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
956 ft · 25 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green and St. Louis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
72.2 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bowling Green and Sunny near St. Louis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to St. Louis?
The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Wentzville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Bowling Green and 43 miles from St. Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bowling Green and Sunny near St. Louis.
Stop Ideas Near Wentzville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
City of O'Fallon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wentzville.
Washington
Kirkwood
Hermann
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 72.85 mi (117.24 km).
#1 Bowling Green
City in Missouri
| Population | 4,759 |
| Coordinates | 39.3419900, -91.1951400 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.
| Population | 315,685 |
| Coordinates | 38.6272700, -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.12 | $32.25 |
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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