How far is Oregon County, MO from St. Louis, MO?

The driving distance from Oregon County, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 228 miles (366.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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
228.01 mi
03h 44m
Flight
149.41 mi
240.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.41 mi
Kilometers
240.45 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.01 mi
Kilometers
366.94 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Thu, Oct 15, 5:11 PM CDT
Return by in Oregon County
Thu, Oct 15, 8:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oregon County
2026-10-15T13:26
Arrive St. Louis
Thu, Oct 15, 5:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oregon County
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
Central
MO

Township in Madison County, Missouri, USA

From Oregon County
105.5 mi
01h 52m
To St. Louis
122.5 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oregon County and St. Louis.

  1. 1

    Start on Tucker Creek Road

    2584 ft · 2 min · Tucker Creek Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1 km · 57 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    25.9 mi · 38 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    27.8 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    22.4 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    13.7 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2815 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    545 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    81 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1750 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1735 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    12.5 mi · 16 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 30 East: Gravois Avenue

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Gravois Avenue

    1044 ft · 27 sec · Gravois Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on South Tucker Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tucker Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Market Street

    26 m · 2 sec · 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 Oregon County 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tucker Creek Road
81.9 mi · 36%
I 55 North
20.9 mi · 9%
Rosa Parks Highway
12.5 mi · 5%
South Tucker Boulevard
1.34 mi · 1%
Gravois Avenue
0.2 mi
MO 30 East
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Tucker Creek Road

Merge slight left

81 mi · 01h 33m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.6 mi
149.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central
01h 52m from Oregon County
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Oregon County and 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 Oregon County to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 228 miles (366.9 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Central is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.5 miles from Oregon County and 122.5 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.00 one way or $64.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Oregon County and Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Central

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

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

RAIL

Poplar Bluff

79 mi away
400 South Main St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

104 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

115 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oregon County and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 149.41 mi (240.45 km).

Oregon County

#1 Oregon County

County in Missouri, United States

Population10,411
Coordinates36.6867200, -91.4032900
Altitude240
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: Tucker Creek Road (-91.403506, 36.687174)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.05 gal
30.46 L · about $32.00
Round trip
$64.00
16.1 gal · 60.92 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 143.1 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $32.00 $64.00
Mid-grade $4.34 $34.95 $69.89
Premium $4.71 $37.89 $75.78
Diesel $5.99 $48.20 $96.41

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oregon County and St. Louis. The current time is 13:26:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.