How far is Northwoods, MO from St. Louis, MO?
The driving distance from Northwoods, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northwoods and St. Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwoods and St. Louis.
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Start on Nelson Drive
844 ft · 37 sec · Nelson Drive
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Turn right onto Pasadena Boulevard
121 m · 18 sec · Pasadena Boulevard
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Turn left onto Colonial Avenue
1399 ft · 1 min · Colonial Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
7 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Natural Bridge Road
1 mi · 2 min · Natural Bridge Road
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Continue on Natural Bridge Avenue
1535 ft · 26 sec · Natural Bridge Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Natural Bridge Avenue
40 m · 2 sec · Natural Bridge Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Natural Bridge Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Natural Bridge Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Natural Bridge Avenue
27 m · 2 sec · Natural Bridge Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Natural Bridge Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Natural Bridge Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Natural Bridge Avenue
33 m · 5 sec · Natural Bridge Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Natural Bridge Avenue
126 m · 7 sec · Natural Bridge Avenue
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Continue on Palm Street
1386 ft · 38 sec · Palm Street
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Turn right onto North Florissant Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Florissant Avenue
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Turn right onto North 14th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North 14th Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
956 ft · 25 sec · 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 Northwoods and St. Louis.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Natural Bridge Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Natural Bridge Avenue
3.03 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Northwoods 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 Northwoods to St. Louis?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hillsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Northwoods and 5.4 miles from St. Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northwoods and Sunny near St. Louis.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsdale
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 Hillsdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northwoods and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 7.04 mi (11.33 km).
#1 Northwoods
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 4,061 |
| Coordinates | 38.7042200, -90.2834500 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.45 | $2.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
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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