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

The driving distance from Owensville, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
80.48 mi
01h 29m
Flight
73.14 mi
117.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.14 mi
Kilometers
117.71 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.48 mi
Kilometers
129.52 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Thu, Apr 16, 3:37 AM CDT
Return by in Owensville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensville
2026-04-16T02:07
Arrive St. Louis
Thu, Apr 16, 3:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owensville
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
Villa Ridge
MO

Census designated place

From Owensville
40 mi
00h 44m
To St. Louis
40.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    92 m · 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    5.8 mi · 9 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    27.2 mi · 34 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis

    33.6 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

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

  7. 7

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue

    924 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Owensville 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
33.6 mi · 42%
West Lincoln Avenue
8.3 mi · 10%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.47 mi · 4%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 3%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3%
South Jefferson Avenue
1.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis

33.6 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
73.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Villa Ridge
00h 44m from Owensville
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Owensville and Scattered Rain Showers near St. Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Villa Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Owensville and 40.5 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Owensville and Scattered Rain Showers near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Villa Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Washington

15 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

43 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Hermann

54 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

62 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owensville and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 73.14 mi (117.71 km).

Owensville

#1 Owensville

City in Missouri

Population2,563
Coordinates38.3456000, -91.5015500
Altitude289
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: South 2nd Street (-91.501759, 38.345601)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.75 L · about $10.71
Round trip
$21.42
5.68 gal · 21.5 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.71 $21.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.08 $24.16
Premium $4.65 $13.22 $26.43
Diesel $5.30 $15.06 $30.13

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Owensville and St. Louis. The current time is 02:07:27.

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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.