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

The driving distance from Sarcoxie, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 263.2 miles (423.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
263.16 mi
04h 03m
Flight
239.34 mi
385.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.34 mi
Kilometers
385.18 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.16 mi
Kilometers
423.51 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Sun, May 3, 9:09 AM CDT
Return by in Sarcoxie
Sun, May 3, 1:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sarcoxie
2026-05-03T05:05
Arrive St. Louis
Sun, May 3, 9:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sarcoxie
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint Robert
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From Sarcoxie
131.2 mi
02h 01m
To St. Louis
131.9 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    37 m · 11 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    80 m · 17 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 5th Street

    907 ft · 42 sec · North 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · High Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Springfield

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

    247 mi · 4 hr 29 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

  7. 7

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

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

  8. 8

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue

    924 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sarcoxie 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
247 mi · 94%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.54 mi · 1%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.47 mi · 1%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 1%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 1%
South Jefferson Avenue
1.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

247 mi · 04h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
239.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
02h 01m from Sarcoxie
Leave By
8:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Sarcoxie 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 Sarcoxie to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 263.2 miles (423.5 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Saint Robert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.2 miles from Sarcoxie and 131.9 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 8:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.03 one way or $70.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sarcoxie and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 239.34 mi (385.18 km).

Sarcoxie

#1 Sarcoxie

City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States

Population1,549
Coordinates37.0692300, -94.1166000
Altitude332
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: 6th Street (-94.116923, 37.069242)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.29 gal
35.15 L · about $35.03
Round trip
$70.07
18.58 gal · 70.3 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.1 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.03 $70.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.51 $79.02
Premium $4.65 $43.24 $86.47
Diesel $5.30 $49.27 $98.55

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Sarcoxie and St. Louis. The current time is 05:05:37.

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.