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

The driving distance from Elsberry, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
58.81 mi
01h 06m
Flight
48.7 mi
78.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.7 mi
Kilometers
78.38 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.81 mi
Kilometers
94.65 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Fri, Apr 24, 5:41 AM CDT
Return by in Elsberry
Fri, Apr 24, 6:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elsberry
2026-04-24T04:35
Arrive St. Louis
Fri, Apr 24, 5:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elsberry
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Saint Peters
MO

The most populous city in St.

From Elsberry
29.5 mi
00h 33m
To St. Louis
29.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    28.3 mi · 38 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East

    1294 ft · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Bermuda Road

    1578 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis

    810 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    81 m · 7 sec · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  9. 9

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

    1485 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North Tucker Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Tucker Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on South Tucker Boulevard

    121 m · 22 sec · South Tucker Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Market Street

    26 m · 2 sec · 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 Elsberry and St. Louis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
28.3 mi · 48%
I 70 East
27.4 mi · 47%
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.56 mi · 3%
North Tucker Boulevard
1.05 mi · 2%
Bermuda Road
0.3 mi · 1%
Tucker Boulevard
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Start on North Main Street

28.3 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Peters
00h 33m from Elsberry
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elsberry 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 Elsberry to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Peters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Elsberry and 29.4 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Peters

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saint Peters and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 6.8 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company
Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB

Chesterfield , MO
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Peters.

RAIL

Kirkwood

31 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

41 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

43 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

44 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elsberry and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 48.7 mi (78.38 km).

Elsberry

#1 Elsberry

City in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States

Population2,098
Coordinates39.1667200, -90.7809600
Altitude136
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: State Highway 79 (-90.781059, 39.166679)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.86 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.69
4.16 gal · 15.72 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.84 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.85 $17.69
Premium $4.65 $9.68 $19.36
Diesel $5.30 $11.03 $22.06

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Elsberry and St. Louis. The current time is 04:35:33.

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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.