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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.58 mi
00h 22m
Flight
9.58 mi
15.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.58 mi
Kilometers
15.41 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.58 mi
Kilometers
20.24 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsdale
Fri, Apr 17, 2:53 PM CDT
Return by in Kirkwood
Fri, Apr 17, 3:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirkwood
2026-04-17T14:31
Arrive Hillsdale
Fri, Apr 17, 2:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kirkwood
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Maplewood
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Kirkwood
6.3 mi
00h 11m
To Hillsdale
6.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
87°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Adams Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Adams Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Lockwood Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Lockwood Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Berry Road

    2605 ft · 1 min · North Berry Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    878 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    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

  6. 6

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue

    651 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue

    69 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

    1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Arsenal Street

    1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Kienlen Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Saint Louis Avenue

    664 ft · 18 sec · Saint Louis Avenue

  16. 16

    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.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
127 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 22%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 22%
McCausland Avenue
1.59 mi · 13%
Kienlen Avenue
1.04 mi · 8%
West Adams Avenue
0.84 mi · 7%
West Lockwood Avenue
0.76 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maplewood
00h 11m from Kirkwood
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maplewood, 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 Maplewood.

RAIL

Kirkwood

8 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

10 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

36 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

60 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirkwood and Hillsdale. Straight-line distance: 9.58 mi (15.41 km).

Kirkwood

#1 Kirkwood

Suburb of St.

Population27,866
Coordinates38.5833900, -90.4067800
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Hillsdale

#2 Hillsdale

Human settlement in St.

Population1,536
Coordinates38.6833800, -90.2840000
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Kirkwood (-90.40678, 38.58339)
End: Hillsdale (-90.284, 38.68338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.68 L · about $1.66
Round trip
$3.32
0.88 gal · 3.36 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Kirkwood and Hillsdale. The current time is 14:31:23.

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.