How far is Houston, MO from St. Louis, MO?
The driving distance from Houston, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Crawford County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and St. Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and St. Louis.
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Start on the route
54 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
686 ft · 32 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1397 ft · 42 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn left
47.3 mi · 59 min
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Continue on North Bishop Avenue
87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue
56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way
1336 ft · 33 sec · Tim Bradley Way
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Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
564 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
94.8 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue
924 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and St. Louis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 East
Merge slight left
94.8 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Scattered Rain Showers near St. Louis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to St. Louis?
The road trip is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Leasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77 miles from Houston and 78.2 miles from St. Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Scattered Rain Showers near St. Louis.
Stop Ideas Near Leasburg
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 Leasburg.
Washington
Hermann
Jefferson City
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 131.33 mi (211.36 km).
#1 Houston
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,085 |
| Coordinates | 37.3261600, -91.9559900 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.
| Population | 315,685 |
| Coordinates | 38.6272700, -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.67 | $41.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.31 | $46.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.50 | $51.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.07 | $58.13 |
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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