How far is High Ridge, MO from St. Louis, MO?

The driving distance from High Ridge, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.82 mi
00h 32m
Flight
21.68 mi
34.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.68 mi
Kilometers
34.89 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.82 mi
Kilometers
41.56 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM CDT
Return by in High Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Ridge
2026-04-23T04:58
Arrive St. Louis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in High Ridge
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Mehlville
MO

Census designated place

From High Ridge
13 mi
00h 16m
To St. Louis
12.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 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 High Ridge and St. Louis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between High Ridge and St. Louis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto High Ridge Boulevard

    1262 ft · 45 sec · High Ridge Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left

    835 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South

    1364 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis

    557 ft · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 55 North, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis

    797 ft · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Saint Louis

    2446 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 30 East: Gravois Avenue

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Gravois Avenue

    1044 ft · 27 sec · Gravois Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South Tucker Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tucker Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Market Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Market Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between High Ridge and St. Louis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
11.2 mi · 43%
I 270 South
3.09 mi · 12%
South Tucker Boulevard
1.34 mi · 5%
I 55
0.36 mi · 1%
High Ridge Boulevard
0.24 mi · 1%
Gravois Avenue
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

9.79 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mehlville
00h 16m from High Ridge
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving High Ridge 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 High Ridge to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mehlville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from High Ridge and 12.7 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mehlville

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

11 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

16 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

47 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

60 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Ridge and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 21.68 mi (34.89 km).

High Ridge

#1 High Ridge

Census designated place

Population4,305
Coordinates38.4589400, -90.5365100
Altitude281
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: (-90.536509, 38.459138)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.45 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.82 gal · 6.9 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.87 $7.74
Premium $4.65 $4.24 $8.47
Diesel $5.30 $4.83 $9.65

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 High Ridge and St. Louis. The current time is 04:58:54.

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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.