How far is Byrnes Mill, MO from St. Louis, MO?

The driving distance from Byrnes Mill, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
29.63 mi
00h 37m
Flight
24.53 mi
39.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.53 mi
Kilometers
39.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.63 mi
Kilometers
47.68 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Tue, May 26, 7:25 AM CDT
Return by in Byrnes Mill
Tue, May 26, 8:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Byrnes Mill
2026-05-26T06:47
Arrive St. Louis
Tue, May 26, 7:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Byrnes Mill
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Sappington
MO

Census designated place

From Byrnes Mill
14.8 mi
00h 18m
To St. Louis
14.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Byrnes Mill and St. Louis.

  1. 1

    Start on Upper Byrnes Mill Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Upper Byrnes Mill Road

  2. 2

    Merge right

    1695 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward MO 30 East

    36 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    11.5 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South

    1364 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis

    557 ft · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 55 North, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis

    797 ft · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Saint Louis

    2446 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

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

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Gravois Avenue

    1044 ft · 27 sec · Gravois Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South Tucker Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tucker Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Market Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Market Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Byrnes Mill 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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 30 East
11.7 mi · 39%
I 55 North
11.2 mi · 38%
I 270 South
3.09 mi · 10%
Upper Byrnes Mill Road
1.71 mi · 6%
South Tucker Boulevard
1.34 mi · 5%
I 55
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MO 30 East

Merge slight right

11.5 mi · 00h 15m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sappington
00h 18m from Byrnes Mill
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Byrnes Mill and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near St. Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Sappington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Byrnes Mill and 14.9 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Byrnes Mill and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Sappington

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

5 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

18 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

46 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

55 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Byrnes Mill and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 24.53 mi (39.48 km).

Byrnes Mill

#1 Byrnes Mill

City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

Population3,015
Coordinates38.4378300, -90.5817900
Altitude143
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: Upper Byrnes Mill Road (-90.581776, 38.437785)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.96 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.92
2.1 gal · 7.92 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.96 $7.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.47 $8.93
Premium $4.65 $4.89 $9.77
Diesel $5.30 $5.57 $11.14

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Byrnes Mill and St. Louis. The current time is 06:47:56.

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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.