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

The driving distance from Cottleville, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
32.18 mi
00h 35m
Flight
25.94 mi
41.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.94 mi
Kilometers
41.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.18 mi
Kilometers
51.79 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Wed, Apr 29, 11:00 AM CDT
Return by in Cottleville
Wed, Apr 29, 11:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cottleville
2026-04-29T10:24
Arrive St. Louis
Wed, Apr 29, 11:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cottleville
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
Creve Coeur
MO

City in St.

From Cottleville
16 mi
00h 17m
To St. Louis
16.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    27 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    57 m · 9 sec · Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    130 m · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    37 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Central School Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Central School Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    2666 ft · 1 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Saint Peters Parkway

    654 ft · 12 sec · South Saint Peters Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward MO 94 East, MO 364 East: Saint Charles

    953 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Memphis

    1883 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Saint Louis, Wentzville

    840 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Saint Louis

    1938 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Saint Louis

    1108 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64, US 40, US 61: Saint Louis

    920 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Saint Louis

    681 ft · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Saints

  18. 18

    Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Jack Buck Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 14th Street

    1115 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 14th Street

    1715 ft · 42 sec · South 14th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Market Street

    956 ft · 25 sec · Market Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottleville 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 94 East
11.8 mi · 37%
Jack Buck Memorial Highway
5.77 mi · 18%
Daniel Boone Expressway
5.68 mi · 18%
I 270 South
3.88 mi · 12%
Avenue of the Saints
1.44 mi · 4%
Central School Road
0.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MO 94 East

Merge slight left

11.6 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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
25.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Creve Coeur
00h 17m from Cottleville
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cottleville 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 Cottleville to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Creve Coeur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Cottleville and 16.2 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cottleville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Creve Coeur

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

9 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

19 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

37 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

52 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cottleville and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 25.94 mi (41.74 km).

Cottleville

#1 Cottleville

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

Population5,925
Coordinates38.7461600, -90.6540100
Altitude151
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: (-90.653805, 38.746137)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.85 $9.70
Premium $4.65 $5.31 $10.61
Diesel $5.30 $6.05 $12.09

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 · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Cottleville and St. Louis. The current time is 10:24:11.

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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.