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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Jordan Street
61 m · 11 sec · Jordan Street
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Turn right
1 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 60 East: Cabool
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 181: Cabool
1161 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Peabody Avenue
2217 ft · 44 sec · Peabody Avenue
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Continue on South Elm Street
1028 ft · 24 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto Ozark Street
2030 ft · 41 sec · Ozark Street
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Continue on Ozark Avenue
1506 ft · 33 sec · Ozark Avenue
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Turn left
64.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Continue on North Bishop Avenue
87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue
56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way
1336 ft · 33 sec · Tim Bradley Way
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Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
564 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
94.8 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue
924 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 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 Mansfield and St. Louis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint James.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 167.11 mi (268.94 km).
#1 Mansfield
City in Wright County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,245 |
| Coordinates | 37.1067200, -92.5807200 |
| Altitude | 452 |
| 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: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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