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

The driving distance from Duquesne, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 282.2 miles (454.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
282.13 mi
04h 21m
Flight
255.95 mi
411.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.95 mi
Kilometers
411.91 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.13 mi
Kilometers
454.05 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Sun, Apr 26, 9:26 PM CDT
Return by in Duquesne
Mon, Apr 27, 1:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duquesne
2026-04-26T17:04
Arrive St. Louis
Sun, Apr 26, 9:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duquesne
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richland
MO

City in Missouri parts of witch are in Camden, Laclede, and Pulaski Counties

From Duquesne
140.7 mi
02h 10m
To St. Louis
141.4 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Duquesne Road

    2590 ft · 1 min · Duquesne Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · East 7th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cimarron Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cimarron Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

    261.5 mi · 4 hr 44 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue

    924 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Duquesne and St. Louis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
262 mi · 93%
East 7th Street
3.79 mi · 1%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.54 mi · 1%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.47 mi · 1%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 1%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

262 mi · 04h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
255.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richland
02h 10m from Duquesne
Leave By
8:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Duquesne and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near St. Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 282.2 miles (454.1 km) and usually takes 04h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.7 miles from Duquesne and 141.4 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.56 one way or $75.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Duquesne and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Richland

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

83 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

119 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duquesne and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 255.95 mi (411.91 km).

Duquesne

#1 Duquesne

City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States of America

Population1,689
Coordinates37.0767300, -94.4593900
Altitude327
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: Duquesne Road (-94.45935, 37.076729)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.96 gal
37.69 L · about $37.56
Round trip
$75.12
19.92 gal · 75.38 L
Estimated CO2
88.5 kg one way
Round trip: 177 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.56 $75.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.36 $84.72
Premium $4.65 $46.35 $92.71
Diesel $5.30 $52.83 $105.66

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Duquesne and St. Louis. The current time is 17:04:45.

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.