How far is Moscow Mills, MO from St. Louis, MO?

The driving distance from Moscow Mills, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
52.3 mi
00h 53m
Flight
44.67 mi
71.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.67 mi
Kilometers
71.89 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.3 mi
Kilometers
84.17 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Sat, Apr 18, 10:54 PM CDT
Return by in Moscow Mills
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moscow Mills
2026-04-18T22:00
Arrive St. Louis
Sat, Apr 18, 10:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moscow Mills
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
Weldon Spring Heights
MO

Village in the United States

From Moscow Mills
26 mi
00h 26m
To St. Louis
26.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moscow Mills and St. Louis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.1 km · 2 min

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 61 South: Wentzville

    1348 ft · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    39.1 mi · 48 min · Avenue of the Saints

  4. 4

    Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Jack Buck Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 14th Street

    1115 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 14th Street

    1715 ft · 42 sec · South 14th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Market Street

    956 ft · 25 sec · Market Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moscow Mills and St. Louis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
39.1 mi · 75%
Jack Buck Memorial Highway
5.77 mi · 11%
Daniel Boone Expressway
5.68 mi · 11%
South 14th Street
0.32 mi · 1%
US 61 South
0.26 mi
14th Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

39.1 mi · 00h 48m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weldon Spring Heights
00h 26m from Moscow Mills
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Moscow Mills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near St. Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moscow Mills to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Weldon Spring Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Moscow Mills and 26.2 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Moscow Mills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Weldon Spring Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Weldon Spring Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weldon Spring Heights.

RAIL

Kirkwood

28 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

32 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

43 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

53 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moscow Mills and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 44.67 mi (71.89 km).

Moscow Mills

#1 Moscow Mills

City in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States

Population3,652
Coordinates38.9478300, -90.9181900
Altitude164
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: State Highway C (-90.918273, 38.947872)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
6.99 L · about $6.98
Round trip
$13.95
3.7 gal · 13.98 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.98 $13.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.87 $15.74
Premium $4.65 $8.61 $17.22
Diesel $5.30 $9.81 $19.62

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Moscow Mills and St. Louis. The current time is 22:00:26.

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.