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

The driving distance from Crestwood, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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
13.56 mi
00h 19m
Flight
11.05 mi
17.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.05 mi
Kilometers
17.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.56 mi
Kilometers
21.83 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Fri, Apr 17, 7:19 PM CDT
Return by in Crestwood
Fri, Apr 17, 7:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crestwood
2026-04-17T18:59
Arrive St. Louis
Fri, Apr 17, 7:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Crestwood
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
Maplewood
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Crestwood
6.6 mi
00h 10m
To St. Louis
7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph S
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Watson Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Watson Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Elm Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · South Elm Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East

    968 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.4 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 Crestwood 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.47 mi · 26%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.41 mi · 18%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 17%
Watson Road
1.35 mi · 10%
South Jefferson Avenue
1.29 mi · 10%
South Elm Avenue
1.03 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

3.47 mi · 00h 04m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maplewood
00h 10m from Crestwood
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crestwood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Maplewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Crestwood and 7 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crestwood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Maplewood

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

8 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

10 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

36 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

60 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crestwood and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 11.05 mi (17.79 km).

Crestwood

#1 Crestwood

City in Missouri

Population11,833
Coordinates38.5570000, -90.3817800
Altitude189
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: Watson Road (-90.381809, 38.557198)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.81 L · about $1.81
Round trip
$3.62
0.96 gal · 3.62 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.81 $3.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.04 $4.08
Premium $4.65 $2.23 $4.47
Diesel $5.30 $2.55 $5.09

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Crestwood and St. Louis. The current time is 18:59:55.

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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.