How far is Hillsdale, MO from Kirkwood, MO?

The driving distance from Hillsdale, MO to Kirkwood, MO is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
13.97 mi
00h 23m
Flight
9.58 mi
15.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.58 mi
Kilometers
15.41 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.97 mi
Kilometers
22.48 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirkwood
Thu, May 7, 9:47 AM CDT
Return by in Hillsdale
Thu, May 7, 10:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsdale
2026-05-07T09:23
Arrive Kirkwood
Thu, May 7, 9:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hillsdale
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Maplewood
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Hillsdale
6.2 mi
00h 11m
To Kirkwood
7.8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsdale and Kirkwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillsdale and Kirkwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Louis Avenue

    558 ft · 15 sec · Saint Louis Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    40 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Kienlen Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Kienlen Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on North Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Skinker Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Arsenal Street

    1239 ft · 40 sec · Arsenal Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Jamieson Avenue

    625 ft · 15 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 West

    941 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 55 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

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

  11. 11

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

    1 km · 49 sec · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Berry Road

    942 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Berry Road

    2499 ft · 1 min · North Berry Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Lockwood Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Lockwood Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on East Adams Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Adams Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Adams Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsdale and Kirkwood.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 20%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 20%
McCausland Avenue
1.59 mi · 11%
Kienlen Avenue
1.02 mi · 7%
East Adams Avenue
0.84 mi · 6%
West Lockwood Avenue
0.76 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Skinker Boulevard

Continue on North Skinker Boulevard

2.81 mi · 00h 05m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maplewood
00h 11m from Hillsdale
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Hillsdale and Sunny near Kirkwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hillsdale to Kirkwood?

The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Maplewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Hillsdale and 7.8 miles from Kirkwood.

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

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Hillsdale and Sunny near Kirkwood.

Stop Ideas Near Maplewood

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

8 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

10 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

36 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 Hillsdale and Kirkwood. Straight-line distance: 9.58 mi (15.41 km).

Hillsdale

#1 Hillsdale

Human settlement in St.

Population1,536
Coordinates38.6833800, -90.2840000
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Kirkwood

#2 Kirkwood

Suburb of St.

Population27,866
Coordinates38.5833900, -90.4067800
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Louis Avenue (-90.283904, 38.683837)
End: West Adams Avenue (-90.406784, 38.583303)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.87 L · about $1.85
Round trip
$3.70
0.98 gal · 3.74 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.85 $3.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.08 $4.17
Premium $4.65 $2.28 $4.56
Diesel $5.30 $2.60 $5.20

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsdale and Kirkwood. The current time is 09:23:48.

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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.