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

The driving distance from Portageville, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
177.57 mi
02h 43m
Flight
154.57 mi
248.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.57 mi
Kilometers
248.76 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.57 mi
Kilometers
285.77 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Fri, Apr 24, 5:19 AM CDT
Return by in Portageville
Fri, Apr 24, 8:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portageville
2026-04-24T02:35
Arrive St. Louis
Fri, Apr 24, 5:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portageville
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
Uniontown
MO

Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States

From Portageville
88.7 mi
01h 21m
To St. Louis
88.9 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    843 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 55 North: Sikeston

    1007 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    12.5 mi · 16 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  7. 7

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

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Gravois Avenue

    1044 ft · 27 sec · Gravois Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South Tucker Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tucker Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Market Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Market Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portageville and St. Louis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
162 mi · 91%
Rosa Parks Highway
12.5 mi · 7%
South Tucker Boulevard
1.34 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.85 mi
Gravois Avenue
0.2 mi
MO 30 East
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left

102 mi · 01h 49m

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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
154.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Uniontown
01h 21m from Portageville
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Portageville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near St. Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Uniontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Portageville and 88.9 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.64 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Portageville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Uniontown

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

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

RAIL

Carbondale station

45 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

61 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Marion, IL

68 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Vienna, IL

75 mi away
504 West Vine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portageville and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 154.57 mi (248.76 km).

Portageville

#1 Portageville

City in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States

Population2,869
Coordinates36.4253400, -89.6995300
Altitude87
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: Main Street (-89.699531, 36.425398)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.72 L · about $23.64
Round trip
$47.29
12.54 gal · 47.44 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.64 $47.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.67 $53.33
Premium $4.65 $29.18 $58.36
Diesel $5.30 $33.26 $66.51

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Portageville and St. Louis. The current time is 02:35:30.

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.