How far is Maplewood, MO from Kirkwood, MO?
The driving distance from Maplewood, MO to Kirkwood, MO is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maplewood and Kirkwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maplewood and Kirkwood.
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Start on Manchester Road
131 m · 16 sec · Manchester Road
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Turn right onto South Big Bend Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Big Bend Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto East Lockwood Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Lockwood Avenue
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Turn left onto North Berry Road
107 m · 9 sec · North Berry Road
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Turn right onto West Lockwood Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Lockwood Avenue
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Continue on East Adams Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East Adams Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Adams Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maplewood and Kirkwood.
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.
East Lockwood Avenue
Turn slight right onto East Lockwood Avenue
2.41 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Maplewood and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Kirkwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maplewood to Kirkwood?
The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Webster Groves is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Maplewood and 2.8 miles from Kirkwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Maplewood and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Kirkwood.
Stop Ideas Near Webster Groves
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 Webster Groves.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maplewood and Kirkwood. Straight-line distance: 4.88 mi (7.85 km).
#1 Maplewood
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,074 |
| Coordinates | 38.6125500, -90.3245600 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kirkwood
Suburb of St.
| Population | 27,866 |
| Coordinates | 38.5833900, -90.4067800 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Adams Avenue (-90.406784, 38.583303)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.89 | $1.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.98 | $1.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.11 | $2.23 |
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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