How far is Sainte Genevieve, MO from St. Louis, MO?

The driving distance from Sainte Genevieve, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
63.28 mi
01h 06m
Flight
45.42 mi
73.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.42 mi
Kilometers
73.09 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.28 mi
Kilometers
101.84 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Sat, Apr 18, 12:17 AM CDT
Return by in Sainte Genevieve
Sat, Apr 18, 1:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sainte Genevieve
2026-04-17T23:10
Arrive St. Louis
Sat, Apr 18, 12:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sainte Genevieve
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
Festus
MO

City in Missouri

From Sainte Genevieve
31.6 mi
00h 33m
To St. Louis
31.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sainte Genevieve and St. Louis.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    133 m · 24 sec · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    124 m · 13 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Merchant Street

    903 ft · 42 sec · Merchant Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    106 m · 18 sec · 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    843 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Bloomsdale

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    40 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    12.5 mi · 16 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  11. 11

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

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Gravois Avenue

    1044 ft · 27 sec · Gravois Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South Tucker Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tucker Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Market Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Market Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sainte Genevieve 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
40.2 mi · 63%
Rosa Parks Highway
12.5 mi · 20%
South Tucker Boulevard
1.34 mi · 2%
Market Street
1.19 mi · 2%
Gravois Avenue
0.2 mi
MO 30 East
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight right

39.9 mi · 00h 43m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Festus
00h 33m from Sainte Genevieve
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sainte Genevieve and Mostly Sunny 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 Sainte Genevieve to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Festus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Sainte Genevieve and 31.7 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sainte Genevieve and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Festus

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

40 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

48 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

66 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

79 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sainte Genevieve and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 45.42 mi (73.09 km).

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#1 Sainte Genevieve

City in and the county seat of Ste.

Population4,410
Coordinates37.9814400, -90.0417800
Altitude117
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: Jefferson Street (-90.041795, 37.981527)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.45 L · about $8.41
Round trip
$16.82
4.46 gal · 16.9 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.41 $16.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.48 $18.97
Premium $4.65 $10.38 $20.76
Diesel $5.30 $11.83 $23.66

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sainte Genevieve and St. Louis. The current time is 23:10:47.

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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.