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

The driving distance from Pevely, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
29.06 mi
00h 31m
Flight
26.05 mi
41.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.05 mi
Kilometers
41.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.06 mi
Kilometers
46.77 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Tue, May 12, 10:05 PM CDT
Return by in Pevely
Tue, May 12, 10:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pevely
2026-05-12T21:33
Arrive St. Louis
Tue, May 12, 10:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pevely
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Mehlville
MO

Census designated place

From Pevely
14.5 mi
00h 15m
To St. Louis
14.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    64 m · 15 sec · Elm Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    89 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road

    1756 ft · 1 min · County Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    876 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    12.5 mi · 16 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  8. 8

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

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Gravois Avenue

    1044 ft · 27 sec · Gravois Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Tucker Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tucker Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Market Street

    26 m · 2 sec · 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 Pevely 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
14.2 mi · 49%
Rosa Parks Highway
12.5 mi · 43%
South Tucker Boulevard
1.34 mi · 5%
County Road
0.33 mi · 1%
Gravois Avenue
0.2 mi · 1%
MO 30 East
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

13.9 mi · 00h 15m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mehlville
00h 15m from Pevely
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pevely 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 Pevely to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Mehlville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Pevely and 14.5 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mehlville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mehlville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Coffee break 13.4 mi away

Marco's City Hall Cafe

St. Louis , MO
1200 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103
Rating 3.4/5 5 reviews Cafe
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

City Hall Lot

St. Louis , MO
189 Tucker Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103
Rating 3.3/5 7 reviews Parking lot
St. Louis City Hall
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

St. Louis City Hall

St. Louis , MO
1200 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103
Rating 3.5/5 115 reviews City Hall,Business center
St Louis License Office
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

St Louis License Office

St. Louis , MO
1200 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103
Rating 3.4/5 154 reviews Driver's license office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mehlville.

RAIL

Kirkwood

11 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

16 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

47 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

60 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pevely and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 26.05 mi (41.92 km).

Pevely

#1 Pevely

City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

Population6,001
Coordinates38.2833900, -90.3951200
Altitude137
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: Elm Street (-90.395419, 38.283369)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.88 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.69
2.04 gal · 7.76 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.85 $7.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.34 $8.68
Premium $4.65 $4.75 $9.49
Diesel $5.30 $5.41 $10.82

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Pevely and St. Louis. The current time is 21:33:31.

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.