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

The driving distance from Marthasville, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.05 mi
01h 04m
Flight
46.4 mi
74.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.4 mi
Kilometers
74.68 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.05 mi
Kilometers
88.6 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Thu, Apr 30, 12:01 PM CDT
Return by in Marthasville
Thu, Apr 30, 1:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marthasville
2026-04-30T10:56
Arrive St. Louis
Thu, Apr 30, 12:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marthasville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Sherman
MO

Unincorporated community in St.

From Marthasville
29 mi
00h 32m
To St. Louis
26.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 2nd Street

    38 m · 11 sec · South 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    758 ft · 26 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto One Street

    1966 ft · 57 sec · One Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto International Avenue

    2790 ft · 1 min · International Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left

    9.1 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

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

  11. 11

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue

    924 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marthasville 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
29.1 mi · 53%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.47 mi · 6%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 5%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 4%
South Jefferson Avenue
1.29 mi · 2%
Market Street
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

28.8 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherman
00h 32m from Marthasville
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marthasville 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 Marthasville to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Sherman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Marthasville and 26.1 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.32 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sherman

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

17 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

35 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

37 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

57 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marthasville and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 46.4 mi (74.68 km).

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#1 Marthasville

City in Missouri

Population1,198
Coordinates38.6283800, -91.0576400
Altitude171
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: South 2nd Street (-91.057419, 38.628343)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.35 L · about $7.32
Round trip
$14.63
3.88 gal · 14.7 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.32 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.25 $16.50
Premium $4.65 $9.03 $18.06
Diesel $5.30 $10.29 $20.58

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Marthasville and St. Louis. The current time is 10:56:45.

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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.