How far is Pleasant Hill, MO from St. Louis, MO?
The driving distance from Pleasant Hill, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.8 miles (353.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in the state of Missouri.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Hill and St. Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hill and St. Louis.
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Start on North Jeffreys Street
125 m · 23 sec · North Jeffreys Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
2053 ft · 1 min · Cedar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
2527 ft · 50 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.4 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 50 East: Warrensburg, Sedalia
1036 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left
106 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto South Outer Belt Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · South Outer Belt Road
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Continue on South Broadway Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · South Broadway Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
1426 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41 mi · 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
1567 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
27.7 mi · 34 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Continue on Jack Buck Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 14th Street
1115 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto South 14th Street
1715 ft · 42 sec · South 14th Street
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Turn right 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 Pleasant Hill and St. Louis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
81 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Pleasant Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance 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 Pleasant Hill to St. Louis?
The road trip is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.2 miles from Pleasant Hill and 124 miles from St. Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.8 miles (353.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.77 one way or $65.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pleasant Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Louis.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
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 Columbia.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Hill and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 219.79 mi (353.71 km).
#1 Pleasant Hill
Human settlement in Cass County, Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 8,740 |
| Coordinates | 38.7875100, -94.2693900 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $32.77 | $65.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.96 | $73.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.44 | $80.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.09 | $92.18 |
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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