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

The driving distance from Greenfield, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 253.5 miles (408 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.2 miles (346.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
253.51 mi
04h 03m
Flight
215.23 mi
346.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.23 mi
Kilometers
346.38 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.51 mi
Kilometers
407.99 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM CDT
Return by in Greenfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenfield
2026-04-23T06:11
Arrive St. Louis
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenfield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Robert
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From Greenfield
126.4 mi
02h 01m
To St. Louis
127.1 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 22 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 Greenfield and St. Louis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Allison Avenue

    1394 ft · 1 min · South Allison Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Talbutt Street

    56 m · 10 sec · Talbutt Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lilly Street

    1115 ft · 50 sec · Lilly Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto N Grand Street

    31 mi · 42 min · N Grand Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    29 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1 km · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1546 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

    201.3 mi · 3 hr 40 min · Payne Stewart Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

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

  15. 15

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue

    924 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenfield 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Payne Stewart Highway
201 mi · 79%
N Grand Street
36.8 mi · 15%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.54 mi · 1%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.47 mi · 1%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 1%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Payne Stewart Highway

Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

201 mi · 03h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
215.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
02h 01m from Greenfield
Leave By
8:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenfield 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 Greenfield to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 253.5 miles (408 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Saint Robert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.4 miles from Greenfield and 127.1 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 215.2 miles (346.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 8:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.71 one way or $67.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenfield and Mostly Sunny near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenfield and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 215.23 mi (346.38 km).

Greenfield

#1 Greenfield

City in Dade County, Missouri, United States

Population1,315
Coordinates37.4153200, -93.8410400
Altitude334
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: South Allison Avenue (-93.841302, 37.415319)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.94 gal
33.86 L · about $33.71
Round trip
$67.43
17.88 gal · 67.72 L
Estimated CO2
79.4 kg one way
Round trip: 158.9 kg / 350 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.71 $67.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.02 $76.04
Premium $4.65 $41.61 $83.21
Diesel $5.30 $47.42 $94.84

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 Greenfield and St. Louis. The current time is 06:11:03.

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.