How far is Creve Coeur, MO from St. Louis, MO?
The driving distance from Creve Coeur, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Halfway Point
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City of Missouri, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Creve Coeur and St. Louis.
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Start on North Graeser Road
2050 ft · 1 min · North Graeser Road
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Turn left onto Ladue Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Ladue Road
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Turn right onto South Lindbergh Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Lindbergh Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East, US 40 East
1680 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Daniel Boone Expressway
5.1 mi · 6 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 · 27 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 Creve Coeur 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.
Jack Buck Memorial Highway
Continue on Jack Buck Memorial Highway
5.77 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Creve Coeur 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 Creve Coeur to St. Louis?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Richmond Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Creve Coeur and 7.4 miles from St. Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Creve Coeur and Sunny near St. Louis.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Heights.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Creve Coeur and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 12.35 mi (19.87 km).
#1 Creve Coeur
City in St.
| Population | 18,624 |
| Coordinates | 38.6608900, -90.4226200 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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