How far is Nevada, MO from St. Louis, MO?
The driving distance from Nevada, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 286.5 miles (461.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nevada and St. Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada and St. Louis.
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Start on East Walnut Street
1330 ft · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn left onto North Osage Boulevard
1314 ft · 40 sec · North Osage Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Hickory Street
2419 ft · 1 min · East Hickory Street
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Turn left onto North Centennial Boulevard
41.1 mi · 51 min · North Centennial Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward MO 13 South: Humansville
1316 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13 Business, MO 32: Bolivar, Fair Play
1085 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
47.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Take the exit left toward I 44 East: Rolla
1431 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
151.3 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue
924 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nevada and St. Louis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 East
Merge slight left
151 mi · 02h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Nevada and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Louis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nevada to St. Louis?
The road trip is about 286.5 miles (461.1 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Waynesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.3 miles from Nevada and 149.2 miles from St. Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.4 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 7:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.12 one way or $76.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Nevada and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Louis.
Stop Ideas Near Waynesville
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 Waynesville.
Jefferson City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 232.05 mi (373.45 km).
#1 Nevada
Town in Vernon County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,196 |
| Coordinates | 37.8392100, -94.3546700 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.
| Population | 315,685 |
| Coordinates | 38.6272700, -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 461 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $38.12 | $76.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.00 | $86.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.05 | $94.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.62 | $107.25 |
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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