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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Main Street
28.3 mi · 38 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East
1294 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bermuda Road
1578 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis
810 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
81 m · 7 sec · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Tucker Boulevard, Downtown Saint Louis
1485 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on North Tucker Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Tucker Boulevard
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Continue on South Tucker Boulevard
121 m · 22 sec · South Tucker Boulevard
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Turn right onto Market Street
26 m · 2 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 Elsberry and St. Louis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
City Hall Park
City of O'Fallon
Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Peters.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Washington
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elsberry and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 48.7 mi (78.38 km).
#1 Elsberry
City in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,098 |
| Coordinates | 39.1667200, -90.7809600 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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