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

The driving distance from Linn, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.74 mi
01h 56m
Flight
89.82 mi
144.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.82 mi
Kilometers
144.55 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.74 mi
Kilometers
170.18 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Thu, Apr 23, 9:27 AM CDT
Return by in Linn
Thu, Apr 23, 11:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linn
2026-04-23T07:31
Arrive St. Louis
Thu, Apr 23, 9:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Linn
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
Union
MO

City in and county seat of Franklin County, Missouri, United States

From Linn
52.6 mi
00h 58m
To St. Louis
53.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Benton Street

    14 m · 4 sec · East Benton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    80 m · 17 sec · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    58.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis

    33.6 mi · 39 min

  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

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue

    924 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
60.7 mi · 57%
I 44 East
33.6 mi · 32%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.47 mi · 3%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 3%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 2%
South Jefferson Avenue
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Turn left onto East Main Street

58.3 mi · 01h 09m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
89.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 58m from Linn
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Linn and Mostly Sunny near St. Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Linn and 53.1 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.07 one way or $28.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Linn and Mostly Sunny near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Union

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

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

RAIL

Washington

12 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

47 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

54 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

72 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linn and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 89.82 mi (144.55 km).

Linn

#1 Linn

City in Missouri

Population1,557
Coordinates38.4858700, -91.8504500
Altitude258
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: East Benton Street (-91.850378, 38.485935)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.12 L · about $14.07
Round trip
$28.13
7.46 gal · 28.24 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.07 $28.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.86 $31.73
Premium $4.65 $17.36 $34.72
Diesel $5.30 $19.78 $39.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Linn and St. Louis. The current time is 07:31:15.

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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.