How far is Flat River, MO from St. Louis, MO?
The driving distance from Flat River, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flat River and St. Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flat River and St. Louis.
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Start on Crane Street
93 m · 9 sec · Crane Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
723 ft · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West Main Street
697 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Coffman Street
116 m · 8 sec · Coffman Street
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Turn slight left onto Taylor Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Taylor Avenue
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Continue on South Desloge Drive
2 mi · 3 min · South Desloge Drive
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Take the ramp left toward US 67 North: Saint Louis
877 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
26.3 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight right
1750 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
1735 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.5 mi · 22 min
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Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
12.5 mi · 16 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 30 East: Gravois Avenue
1001 ft · 24 sec
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Turn slight right onto Gravois Avenue
1044 ft · 27 sec · Gravois Avenue
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Continue on South Tucker Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · 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 Flat River and St. Louis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 67 North
Merge slight left
26.3 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Flat River 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 Flat River to St. Louis?
The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Festus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Flat River and 32.7 miles from St. Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Flat River and Sunny near St. Louis.
Stop Ideas Near Festus
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 Festus.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Washington
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flat River and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 56.42 mi (90.8 km).
#1 Flat River
River in Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 5,157 |
| Coordinates | 37.8500500, -90.5167900 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.82 | $19.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
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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