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

The driving distance from Pacific, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.15 mi
00h 39m
Flight
31.04 mi
49.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.04 mi
Kilometers
49.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.15 mi
Kilometers
56.57 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM CDT
Return by in Pacific
Thu, Apr 23, 10:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pacific
2026-04-23T09:09
Arrive St. Louis
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pacific
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Valley Park
MO

City in St.

From Pacific
17.2 mi
00h 19m
To St. Louis
18 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Street

    764 ft · 30 sec · South 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Osage Street

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Osage Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    832 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    14.9 mi · 18 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  5. 5

    Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  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 Pacific and St. Louis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
14.9 mi · 42%
East Osage Street
4.77 mi · 14%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.54 mi · 10%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.47 mi · 10%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 8%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

14.9 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Park
00h 19m from Pacific
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pacific and Mostly Sunny near St. Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Valley Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Pacific and 18 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Valley Park

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

8 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

26 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

45 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

50 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pacific and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 31.04 mi (49.96 km).

Pacific

#1 Pacific

City in Missouri

Population7,097
Coordinates38.4820000, -90.7415200
Altitude142
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: West Saint Louis Street (-90.741519, 38.482078)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.7 L · about $4.68
Round trip
$9.35
2.48 gal · 9.4 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.68 $9.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.27 $10.55
Premium $4.65 $5.77 $11.54
Diesel $5.30 $6.58 $13.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pacific and St. Louis. The current time is 09:09:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.