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

The driving distance from Nixa, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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
229.58 mi
03h 35m
Flight
201.29 mi
323.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.29 mi
Kilometers
323.95 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.58 mi
Kilometers
369.48 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Sat, Apr 25, 9:23 AM CDT
Return by in Nixa
Sat, Apr 25, 12:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nixa
2026-04-25T05:48
Arrive St. Louis
Sat, Apr 25, 9:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nixa
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Doolittle
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Nixa
113.6 mi
01h 47m
To St. Louis
116 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Mount Vernon Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Mount Vernon Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Cheyenne Road

    3150 ft · 1 min · North Cheyenne Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East North Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East North Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fremont Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Fremont Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    611 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward US 65 North: Springfield

    1043 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Schoolcraft Freeway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    3203 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    197.7 mi · 3 hr 35 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

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

  14. 14

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue

    924 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nixa 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
198 mi · 86%
Schoolcraft Freeway
10.7 mi · 5%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.47 mi · 2%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 1%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 1%
East Mount Vernon Street
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

198 mi · 03h 35m

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
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
201.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doolittle
01h 47m from Nixa
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nixa and Sunny near St. Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Doolittle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.6 miles from Nixa and 116 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.55 one way or $61.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Doolittle

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

75 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

94 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

103 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nixa and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 201.29 mi (323.95 km).

Nixa

#1 Nixa

City in Christian County, Missouri

Population23,330
Coordinates37.0433900, -93.2943500
Altitude395
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: East Mount Vernon Street (-93.294342, 37.043543)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.67 L · about $30.55
Round trip
$61.09
16.2 gal · 61.34 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.55 $61.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.45 $68.90
Premium $4.65 $37.70 $75.39
Diesel $5.30 $42.96 $85.92

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Nixa and St. Louis. The current time is 05:48:40.

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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.