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

The driving distance from Lemay, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
8.79 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.84 mi
12.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.84 mi
Kilometers
12.61 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.79 mi
Kilometers
14.14 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Wed, Jun 3, 7:49 PM CDT
Return by in Lemay
Wed, Jun 3, 8:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lemay
2026-06-03T19:33
Arrive St. Louis
Wed, Jun 3, 7:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lemay
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Bella Villa
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Lemay
4.4 mi
00h 07m
To St. Louis
4.4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rembold Avenue

    61 m · 14 sec · Rembold Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Placid Avenue

    106 m · 16 sec · Placid Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gentry Avenue

    827 ft · 24 sec · Gentry Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Military Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Military Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lemay Ferry Road

    682 ft · 21 sec · Lemay Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Alabama Avenue

    153 m · 22 sec · Alabama Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Germania Street

    2549 ft · 1 min · Germania Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North

    956 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

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

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Gravois Avenue

    1044 ft · 27 sec · Gravois Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Tucker Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tucker Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Market Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Market Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
159.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
5.34 mi · 61%
South Tucker Boulevard
1.34 mi · 15%
Military Road
0.73 mi · 8%
Germania Street
0.48 mi · 5%
Gravois Avenue
0.2 mi · 2%
MO 30 East
0.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

5.16 mi · 00h 06m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bella Villa
00h 07m from Lemay
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lemay 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 Lemay to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Bella Villa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Lemay and 4.4 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bella Villa

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

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

11 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

12 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

42 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

64 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lemay and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 7.84 mi (12.61 km).

Lemay

#1 Lemay

Census designated place

Population16,645
Coordinates38.5333900, -90.2792800
Altitude144
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: (-90.279438, 38.533229)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.17 L · about $1.17
Round trip
$2.34
0.62 gal · 2.34 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.17 $2.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.32 $2.64
Premium $4.65 $1.44 $2.89
Diesel $5.30 $1.64 $3.29

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Lemay and St. Louis. The current time is 19:33:33.

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.