How far is Ladue, MO from University City, MO?

The driving distance from Ladue, MO to University City, MO is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.33 mi
00h 14m
Flight
3.88 mi
6.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.88 mi
Kilometers
6.24 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.33 mi
Kilometers
10.18 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in University City
Thu, Oct 15, 2:43 PM CDT
Return by in Ladue
Thu, Oct 15, 2:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ladue
2026-10-15T14:29
Arrive University City
Thu, Oct 15, 2:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ladue
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
Clayton
MO

Inner-ring suburb of St.

From Ladue
2.5 mi
00h 07m
To University City
3.9 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ladue and University City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ladue and University City.

  1. 1

    Start on Barnes Road

    636 ft · 29 sec · Barnes Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saint Andrews Drive

    159 m · 23 sec · Saint Andrews Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Saint Andrews Drive

    33 m · 5 sec · Saint Andrews Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Glen Eagles Drive

    2365 ft · 2 min · Glen Eagles Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ladue Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Ladue Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 170 South

    1209 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Inner Belt Expressway

    1201 ft · 17 sec · Inner Belt Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Forest Park Parkway

    1537 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Forest Park Parkway

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Forest Park Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Big Bend Boulevard

    1966 ft · 47 sec · North Big Bend Boulevard

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Delmar Boulevard

    889 ft · 18 sec · Delmar Boulevard

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Delmar Boulevard

    29 m · 2 sec · Delmar Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Delmar Boulevard

    159 m · 17 sec · Delmar Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Kingsland Avenue

    30 m · 6 sec · Kingsland Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Kingsland Avenue

    53 m · 13 sec · Kingsland Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kingsland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ladue and University City.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
254 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Forest Park Parkway
2.15 mi · 34%
Ladue Road
0.94 mi · 15%
Glen Eagles Drive
0.45 mi · 7%
North Big Bend Boulevard
0.37 mi · 6%
Delmar Boulevard
0.29 mi · 5%
I 170 South
0.23 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Forest Park Parkway

Continue on Forest Park Parkway

1.86 mi · 00h 04m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
3.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clayton
00h 07m from Ladue
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ladue and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near University City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ladue to University City?

The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Ladue and 3.9 miles from University City.

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

The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ladue and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near University City.

Stop Ideas Near Clayton

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

10 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

10 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

33 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

61 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ladue and University City. Straight-line distance: 3.88 mi (6.24 km).

Ladue

#1 Ladue

City in Missouri

Population8,614
Coordinates38.6497700, -90.3806700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
University City

#2 University City

Suburb in St.

Population34,165
Coordinates38.6558800, -90.3092800
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Barnes Road (-90.380805, 38.649773)
End: Kingsland Avenue (-90.309174, 38.655871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.84 L · about $0.87
Round trip
$1.75
0.44 gal · 1.68 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $0.87 $1.75
Mid-grade $4.34 $0.96 $1.91
Premium $4.71 $1.04 $2.07
Diesel $5.99 $1.32 $2.63

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ladue and University City. The current time is 14:29:48.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.