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

The driving distance from Mansfield, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 200.5 miles (322.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
200.45 mi
03h 16m
Flight
167.11 mi
268.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.11 mi
Kilometers
268.94 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.45 mi
Kilometers
322.59 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM CDT
Return by in Mansfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mansfield
2026-04-22T22:40
Arrive St. Louis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mansfield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint James
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Mansfield
99.9 mi
01h 38m
To St. Louis
100.5 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jordan Street

    61 m · 11 sec · Jordan Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 60 East: Cabool

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 181: Cabool

    1161 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Peabody Avenue

    2217 ft · 44 sec · Peabody Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South Elm Street

    1028 ft · 24 sec · South Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ozark Street

    2030 ft · 41 sec · Ozark Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Ozark Avenue

    1506 ft · 33 sec · Ozark Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way

    1336 ft · 33 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    564 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    94.8 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue

    924 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mansfield 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
94.9 mi · 47%
US 60 East
27.3 mi · 14%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.47 mi · 2%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 1%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 1%
South Jefferson Avenue
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

94.8 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
167.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint James
01h 38m from Mansfield
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mansfield 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 Mansfield to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 200.5 miles (322.6 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint James is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Mansfield and 100.5 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.66 one way or $53.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint James

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

81 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

81 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

82 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 167.11 mi (268.94 km).

Mansfield

#1 Mansfield

City in Wright County, Missouri, United States

Population1,245
Coordinates37.1067200, -92.5807200
Altitude452
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: Jordan Street (-92.580822, 37.106614)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.07 gal
26.77 L · about $26.66
Round trip
$53.32
14.14 gal · 53.54 L
Estimated CO2
62.8 kg one way
Round trip: 125.7 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.66 $53.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.07 $60.14
Premium $4.65 $32.90 $65.81
Diesel $5.30 $37.50 $75.00

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 Mansfield and St. Louis. The current time is 22:40:40.

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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.