How far is Hillsdale, MO from Wildwood, MO?

The driving distance from Hillsdale, MO to Wildwood, MO is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
28.12 mi
00h 41m
Flight
21.6 mi
34.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.6 mi
Kilometers
34.76 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.12 mi
Kilometers
45.26 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wildwood
Sat, Apr 18, 12:31 AM CDT
Return by in Hillsdale
Sat, Apr 18, 1:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsdale
2026-04-17T23:49
Arrive Wildwood
Sat, Apr 18, 12:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hillsdale
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
Country Life Acres
MO

Human settlement in St.

From Hillsdale
13.7 mi
00h 20m
To Wildwood
14.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    946 ft · 19 sec · McCausland Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 64 West, US 40 West

    1006 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Daniel Boone Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Avenue of the Saints

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 340

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Clarkson Road

    4.6 mi · 9 min · Clarkson Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Manchester Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Manchester Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pond Road

    1873 ft · 56 sec · Pond Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Manchester Road

    2066 ft · 53 sec · Manchester Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    63 m · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
7.89 mi · 28%
Daniel Boone Expressway
5.69 mi · 20%
Clarkson Road
4.64 mi · 16%
Manchester Road
4.34 mi · 15%
North Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 10%
Kienlen Avenue
1.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Continue on Avenue of the Saints

7.89 mi · 00h 10m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Country Life Acres
00h 20m from Hillsdale
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hillsdale and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wildwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Country Life Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Hillsdale and 14.4 miles from Wildwood.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hillsdale and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wildwood.

Stop Ideas Near Country Life Acres

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Country Life Acres, 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 Country Life Acres.

RAIL

Kirkwood

6 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

22 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

42 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

49 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsdale and Wildwood. Straight-line distance: 21.6 mi (34.76 km).

Hillsdale

#1 Hillsdale

Human settlement in St.

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

#2 Wildwood

City in New Jersey

Population35,460
Coordinates38.5828300, -90.6629000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Louis Avenue (-90.283904, 38.683837)
End: (-90.662289, 38.582821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.76 L · about $3.73
Round trip
$7.47
1.98 gal · 7.52 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.73 $7.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.21 $8.42
Premium $4.65 $4.61 $9.21
Diesel $5.30 $5.25 $10.50

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsdale and Wildwood. The current time is 23:49:31.

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.