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

The driving distance from Dellwood, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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
12.17 mi
00h 19m
Flight
9.68 mi
15.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.68 mi
Kilometers
15.58 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.17 mi
Kilometers
19.59 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
Sat, Apr 18, 8:40 AM CDT
Return by in Dellwood
Sat, Apr 18, 8:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dellwood
2026-04-18T08:21
Arrive St. Louis
Sat, Apr 18, 8:40 AM 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
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dellwood
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
Pine Lawn
MO

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

From Dellwood
6.2 mi
00h 09m
To St. Louis
6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chambers Road

    1634 ft · 29 sec · Chambers Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Florissant Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Florissant Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lucas-Hunt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lucas-Hunt Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    933 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    81 m · 7 sec · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Tucker Boulevard, Downtown Saint Louis

    1485 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on North Tucker Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Tucker Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on South Tucker Boulevard

    121 m · 22 sec · South Tucker Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Market Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Market Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dellwood 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lucas-Hunt Road
7.3 mi · 60%
West Florissant Avenue
1.7 mi · 14%
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.56 mi · 13%
North Tucker Boulevard
1.05 mi · 9%
Chambers Road
0.31 mi · 3%
Tucker Boulevard
0.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lucas-Hunt Road

Merge slight left

5.93 mi · 00h 08m

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 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
9.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Lawn
00h 09m from Dellwood
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dellwood 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 Dellwood to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 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?

Pine Lawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Dellwood and 6 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pine Lawn

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

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

10 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

17 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

26 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

66 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dellwood and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 9.68 mi (15.58 km).

Dellwood

#1 Dellwood

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population4,994
Coordinates38.7495000, -90.2856700
Altitude164
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: Chambers Road (-90.28567, 38.749416)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.63 L · about $1.62
Round trip
$3.24
0.86 gal · 3.26 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.62 $3.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.83 $3.66
Premium $4.65 $2.00 $4.00
Diesel $5.30 $2.28 $4.56

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Dellwood and St. Louis. The current time is 08:21:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.