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

The driving distance from Gerald, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.72 mi
01h 15m
Flight
63.23 mi
101.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.23 mi
Kilometers
101.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.72 mi
Kilometers
112.2 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM CDT
Return by in Gerald
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gerald
2026-04-23T07:30
Arrive St. Louis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gerald
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
Pacific
MO

City in Missouri

From Gerald
34.6 mi
00h 37m
To St. Louis
35.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    552 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fitzgerald

    22.2 mi · 28 min · Fitzgerald

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis

    33.6 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

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

  6. 6

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue

    924 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gerald 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
33.6 mi · 48%
Fitzgerald
24.7 mi · 35%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.47 mi · 5%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 4%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3%
South Jefferson Avenue
1.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis

33.6 mi · 00h 39m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
63.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pacific
00h 37m from Gerald
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gerald and Mostly Sunny near St. Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Pacific is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Gerald and 35.1 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gerald and Mostly Sunny near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Pacific

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

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

RAIL

Washington

25 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

31 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

49 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Hermann

65 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gerald and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 63.23 mi (101.76 km).

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#1 Gerald

City in Missouri, United States

Population1,327
Coordinates38.3997700, -91.3307100
Altitude275
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: Main Street (-91.330636, 38.39977)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.31 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.92 gal · 18.62 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.28 $18.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.46 $20.92
Premium $4.65 $11.45 $22.90
Diesel $5.30 $13.05 $26.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gerald and St. Louis. The current time is 07:30:28.

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.