How far is Leadwood, MO from St. Louis, MO?

The driving distance from Leadwood, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.93 mi
01h 12m
Flight
56.72 mi
91.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.72 mi
Kilometers
91.29 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.93 mi
Kilometers
109.33 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Tue, Jun 2, 11:18 AM CDT
Return by in Leadwood
Tue, Jun 2, 12:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leadwood
2026-06-02T10:05
Arrive St. Louis
Tue, Jun 2, 11:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leadwood
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Festus
MO

City in Missouri

From Leadwood
34.1 mi
00h 36m
To St. Louis
33.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Leadwood and St. Louis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leadwood and St. Louis.

  1. 1

    Start on West Warner Drive

    1962 ft · 55 sec · West Warner Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hunt Street

    595 ft · 27 sec · Hunt Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Desloge Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · South Desloge Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 67 North: Saint Louis

    877 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    26.3 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1750 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1735 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    12.5 mi · 16 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 30 East: Gravois Avenue

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Gravois Avenue

    1044 ft · 27 sec · Gravois Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South Tucker Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tucker Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Market Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Market Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leadwood and St. Louis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 67 North
26.8 mi · 39%
I 55 North
20.9 mi · 31%
Rosa Parks Highway
12.5 mi · 18%
South Desloge Drive
2.04 mi · 3%
South Tucker Boulevard
1.34 mi · 2%
West Warner Drive
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 67 North

Merge slight left

26.3 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Festus
00h 36m from Leadwood
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Leadwood and Sunny near St. Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leadwood to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Festus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Leadwood and 33.9 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leadwood and Sunny near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Festus

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

40 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

48 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

66 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

79 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leadwood and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 56.72 mi (91.29 km).

Leadwood

#1 Leadwood

City in Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States

Population1,158
Coordinates37.8672700, -90.5931800
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
St. Louis

#2 St. Louis

The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.

Population315,685
Coordinates38.6272700, -90.1978900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: West Warner Drive (-90.593192, 37.867389)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.07 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.8 gal · 18.14 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.21 $20.41
Premium $4.65 $11.17 $22.34
Diesel $5.30 $12.73 $25.46

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Leadwood and St. Louis. The current time is 10:05:32.

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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.