How far is Louisiana, MO from St. Louis, MO?
The driving distance from Louisiana, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisiana and St. Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisiana and St. Louis.
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Start on Tennessee Street
11 m · 7 sec · Tennessee Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
90 m · 18 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto Georgia Street
1194 ft · 26 sec · Georgia Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
54.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · South 3rd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East
1294 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bermuda Road
1578 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis
810 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
81 m · 7 sec · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Tucker Boulevard, Downtown Saint Louis
1485 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on North Tucker Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Tucker Boulevard
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Continue on South Tucker Boulevard
121 m · 22 sec · South Tucker Boulevard
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Turn right onto Market Street
26 m · 2 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisiana and St. Louis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South 3rd Street
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
54.1 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Louisiana 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 Louisiana to St. Louis?
The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Old Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Louisiana and 47.7 miles from St. Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Louisiana and Mostly Sunny near St. Louis.
Stop Ideas Near Old Monroe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
City of O'Fallon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Monroe.
Washington
Kirkwood
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisiana and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 72.95 mi (117.4 km).
#1 Louisiana
Town in Pike County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,219 |
| Coordinates | 39.4489400, -91.0515300 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.
| Population | 315,685 |
| Coordinates | 38.6272700, -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.52 | $27.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.87 | $33.73 |
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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