How far is Ladue, MO from Kirkwood, MO?
The driving distance from Ladue, MO to Kirkwood, MO is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
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 Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ladue and Kirkwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ladue and Kirkwood.
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Start on Barnes Road
1 km · 2 min · Barnes Road
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Turn right onto Clayton Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Clayton Road
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Turn left onto South Lindbergh Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · South Lindbergh Boulevard
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Continue on North Kirkwood Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · North Kirkwood Road
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Turn right onto West Adams Avenue
40 m · 3 sec · West Adams Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Adams Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ladue and Kirkwood.
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 Lindbergh Boulevard
Turn left onto South Lindbergh Boulevard
2.04 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ladue and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Kirkwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ladue to Kirkwood?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Huntleigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Ladue and 2.8 miles from Kirkwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Ladue and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Kirkwood.
Stop Ideas Near Huntleigh
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 Huntleigh.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ladue and Kirkwood. Straight-line distance: 4.8 mi (7.72 km).
#1 Ladue
City in Missouri
| Population | 8,614 |
| Coordinates | 38.6497700, -90.3806700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kirkwood
Suburb of St.
| Population | 27,866 |
| Coordinates | 38.5833900, -90.4067800 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Adams Avenue (-90.406784, 38.583303)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.75 | $1.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.93 | $1.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
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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