How far is Maplewood, MO from Ballwin, MO?

The driving distance from Maplewood, MO to Ballwin, MO is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
16.78 mi
00h 23m
Flight
12.03 mi
19.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.03 mi
Kilometers
19.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.78 mi
Kilometers
27 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ballwin
Sun, May 31, 6:31 AM CDT
Return by in Maplewood
Sun, May 31, 6:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maplewood
2026-05-31T06:07
Arrive Ballwin
Sun, May 31, 6:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maplewood
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
Des Peres
MO

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

From Maplewood
6.3 mi
00h 11m
To Ballwin
10.4 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maplewood and Ballwin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maplewood and Ballwin.

  1. 1

    Start on Manchester Road

    12.5 mi · 26 min · Manchester Road

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    51 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Holloway Road

    129 m · 17 sec · Holloway Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    67 m · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    67 m · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maplewood and Ballwin.

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
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Manchester Road
12.6 mi · 75%
Holloway Road
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Manchester Road

Start on Manchester Road

12.5 mi · 00h 26m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Peres
00h 11m from Maplewood
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Maplewood and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Ballwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maplewood to Ballwin?

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Des Peres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Maplewood and 10.4 miles from Ballwin.

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

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Maplewood and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Ballwin.

Stop Ideas Near Des Peres

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

3 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

20 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

43 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

51 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maplewood and Ballwin. Straight-line distance: 12.03 mi (19.36 km).

Maplewood

#1 Maplewood

City in Missouri, United States

Population8,074
Coordinates38.6125500, -90.3245600
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Ballwin

#2 Ballwin

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population30,094
Coordinates38.5950500, -90.5462300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester Road (-90.324533, 38.612655)
End: (-90.546184, 38.59505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.24 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.45
1.18 gal · 4.48 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.22 $4.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $4.65 $2.75 $5.49
Diesel $5.30 $3.13 $6.26

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Maplewood and Ballwin. The current time is 06:07:56.

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.