How far is Kirkwood, MO from Hillsdale, MO?
The driving distance from Kirkwood, MO to Hillsdale, MO is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkwood and Hillsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkwood and Hillsdale.
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Start on West Adams Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Adams Avenue
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Continue on West Lockwood Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Lockwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Berry Road
2605 ft · 1 min · North Berry Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
878 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
1.1 km · 52 sec · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
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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
1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue
651 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue
69 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue
1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Arsenal Street
1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street
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Turn right onto McCausland Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue
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Continue on South Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard
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Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Kienlen Avenue
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Turn left onto Saint Louis Avenue
664 ft · 18 sec · Saint Louis Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkwood and Hillsdale.
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.
South Skinker Boulevard
Continue on South Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 00h 05m
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 Kirkwood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkwood to Hillsdale?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 6.3 miles from Kirkwood and 6.3 miles from Hillsdale.
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 3 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kirkwood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Maplewood
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 Maplewood.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkwood and Hillsdale. Straight-line distance: 9.58 mi (15.41 km).
#1 Kirkwood
Suburb of St.
| Population | 27,866 |
| Coordinates | 38.5833900, -90.4067800 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hillsdale
Human settlement in St.
| Population | 1,536 |
| Coordinates | 38.6833800, -90.2840000 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsdale (-90.284, 38.68338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
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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