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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Saint Louis Avenue
558 ft · 15 sec · Saint Louis Avenue
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Turn slight right
40 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Kienlen Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Kienlen Avenue
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Continue on North Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Skinker Boulevard
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Continue on McCausland Avenue
946 ft · 19 sec · McCausland Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 64 West, US 40 West
1006 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Daniel Boone Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
7.9 mi · 10 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 340
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Clarkson Road
4.6 mi · 9 min · Clarkson Road
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Turn right onto Manchester Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Manchester Road
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Turn left onto Pond Road
1873 ft · 56 sec · Pond Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Manchester Road
2066 ft · 53 sec · Manchester Road
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Turn right
35 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
63 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsdale and Wildwood.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Country Life Acres.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsdale and Wildwood. Straight-line distance: 21.6 mi (34.76 km).
#1 Hillsdale
Human settlement in St.
| Population | 1,536 |
| Coordinates | 38.6833800, -90.2840000 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wildwood
City in New Jersey
| Population | 35,460 |
| Coordinates | 38.5828300, -90.6629000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-90.662289, 38.582821)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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