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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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.
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Start on Main Street
27 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
57 m · 9 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right
130 m · 14 sec
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Continue straight
37 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Central School Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Central School Road
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Turn right onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive
2666 ft · 1 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive
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Turn left onto South Saint Peters Parkway
654 ft · 12 sec · South Saint Peters Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward MO 94 East, MO 364 East: Saint Charles
953 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Memphis
1883 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Saint Louis, Wentzville
840 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Saint Louis
1938 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Saint Louis
1108 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64, US 40, US 61: Saint Louis
920 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Saint Louis
681 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
1.4 mi · 2 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 Cottleville and St. Louis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottleville and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 25.94 mi (41.74 km).
#1 Cottleville
City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 5,925 |
| Coordinates | 38.7461600, -90.6540100 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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