How far is Goodman, MO from St. Louis, MO?
The driving distance from Goodman, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 304.5 miles (490 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264 miles (424.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goodman and St. Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodman and St. Louis.
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Start on North Wade Street
111 m · 16 sec · North Wade Street
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Continue on North Ozark Trail
972 ft · 43 sec · North Ozark Trail
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1659 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
49 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Continue on South School Street
594 ft · 17 sec · South School Street
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Turn right onto Splitlog Avenue
2807 ft · 1 min · Splitlog Avenue
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Turn sharp right
871 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left
2237 ft · 36 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Joplin
1612 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway
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Continue on James B. Tatum Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · James B. Tatum Highway
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Continue on Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway
6 mi · 6 min · Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
9 mi · 10 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City
3060 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
264.9 mi · 4 hr 48 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue
924 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 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 Goodman and St. Louis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
265 mi · 04h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Goodman 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 Goodman to St. Louis?
The road trip is about 304.5 miles (490 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?
Stoutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.9 miles from Goodman and 152.6 miles from St. Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264 miles (424.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 7:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.50 one way or $81.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Goodman and Sunny near St. Louis.
Stop Ideas Near Stoutland
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 Stoutland.
Jefferson City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goodman and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 264.05 mi (424.95 km).
#1 Goodman
City in McDonald County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,258 |
| Coordinates | 36.7417400, -94.3991100 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| 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: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $40.50 | $81.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.68 | $91.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.98 | $99.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.96 | $113.93 |
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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