How far is Holts Summit, MO from St. Louis, MO?

The driving distance from Holts Summit, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.95 mi
02h 00m
Flight
103.87 mi
167.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.87 mi
Kilometers
167.17 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.95 mi
Kilometers
204.31 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Tue, May 5, 1:40 AM CDT
Return by in Holts Summit
Tue, May 5, 3:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holts Summit
2026-05-04T23:40
Arrive St. Louis
Tue, May 5, 1:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holts Summit
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Pendleton
MO

Village in Missouri, USA

From Holts Summit
63.3 mi
01h 00m
To St. Louis
63.6 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Holts Summit and St. Louis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holts Summit and St. Louis.

  1. 1

    Start on East Hillcrest Avenue

    21 m · 8 sec · East Hillcrest Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Summit Drive

    133 m · 16 sec · South Summit Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1209 ft · 40 sec · Center Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 54 East: Fulton

    1153 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    24 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    1220 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    61.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

    1567 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    27.7 mi · 34 min · Avenue of the Saints

  10. 10

    Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Jack Buck Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 14th Street

    1115 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 14th Street

    1715 ft · 42 sec · South 14th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Market Street

    956 ft · 25 sec · Market Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holts Summit 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
61.9 mi · 49%
Avenue of the Saints
27.7 mi · 22%
US 54 East
24.2 mi · 19%
Jack Buck Memorial Highway
5.77 mi · 5%
Daniel Boone Expressway
5.68 mi · 4%
South 14th Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

61.9 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
103.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendleton
01h 00m from Holts Summit
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Holts Summit and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holts Summit to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km) and usually takes 02h 00m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Holts Summit and 63.6 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Holts Summit and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Pendleton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pendleton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.7 mi away

Warrenton City Animal Control

Warrenton , MO
314 Coleman, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Animal control service,City government office
Warrenton City Hall
Meeting point 6 mi away

Warrenton City Hall

Warrenton , MO
200 W Booneslick Rd, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 2.7/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pendleton.

RAIL

Hermann

22 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

35 mi away
301 West Front St.
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Kirkwood

77 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Jefferson City

86 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holts Summit and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 103.87 mi (167.17 km).

Holts Summit

#1 Holts Summit

City in Callaway County, Missouri, United States

Population4,519
Coordinates38.6403200, -92.1224100
Altitude259
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: East Hillcrest Avenue (-92.12245, 38.640169)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.96 L · about $16.89
Round trip
$33.79
8.96 gal · 33.92 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.89 $33.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.05 $38.11
Premium $4.65 $20.85 $41.70
Diesel $5.30 $23.76 $47.52

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Holts Summit and St. Louis. The current time is 23:40:19.

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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.