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

The driving distance from Monett, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 262.5 miles (422.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.1 miles (378.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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
262.47 mi
04h 06m
Flight
235.04 mi
378.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.04 mi
Kilometers
378.26 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.47 mi
Kilometers
422.4 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Thu, Apr 23, 10:42 AM CDT
Return by in Monett
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monett
2026-04-23T06:36
Arrive St. Louis
Thu, Apr 23, 10:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monett
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Robert
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From Monett
129.2 mi
02h 03m
To St. Louis
133.3 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cleveland Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Cleveland Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Farm Road 2240

    3 mi · 5 min · Farm Road 2240

  3. 3

    Turn left

    28.5 mi · 42 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Springfield

    1127 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

    206.7 mi · 3 hr 46 min · Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

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

  9. 9

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue

    924 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monett 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
207 mi · 79%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.54 mi · 1%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.47 mi · 1%
Farm Road 2240
2.97 mi · 1%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 1%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

207 mi · 03h 46m

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
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
235.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
02h 03m from Monett
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Monett 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 Monett to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 262.5 miles (422.4 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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 Robert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Monett and 133.3 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 235.1 miles (378.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.92 one way or $69.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monett and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 235.04 mi (378.26 km).

Monett

#1 Monett

City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States

Population9,161
Coordinates36.9289500, -93.9277100
Altitude413
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: West Cleveland Avenue (-93.927707, 36.928822)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.26 gal
35.06 L · about $34.92
Round trip
$69.84
18.52 gal · 70.12 L
Estimated CO2
82.3 kg one way
Round trip: 164.6 kg / 363 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.92 $69.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.38 $78.77
Premium $4.65 $43.10 $86.19
Diesel $5.30 $49.12 $98.23

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 Monett and St. Louis. The current time is 06:36:35.

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.