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

The driving distance from Senath, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 219.4 miles (353.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
219.4 mi
03h 23m
Flight
172.26 mi
277.23 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Senath.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.26 mi
Kilometers
277.23 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.4 mi
Kilometers
353.09 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Tue, May 5, 12:18 AM CDT
Return by in Senath
Tue, May 5, 3:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Senath
2026-05-04T20:55
Arrive St. Louis
Tue, May 5, 12:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Senath
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
Jackson
MO

City in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States

From Senath
109.6 mi
01h 41m
To St. Louis
109.8 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Commercial Street

    2831 ft · 1 min · Commercial Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    11 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    16.7 mi · 20 min · 1st Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Saint Louis

    1637 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    76 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 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 Senath 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
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
178 mi · 81%
1st Street
16.7 mi · 8%
Rosa Parks Highway
12.5 mi · 6%
Commercial Street
1.99 mi · 1%
South Tucker Boulevard
1.34 mi · 1%
Gravois Avenue
0.2 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 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
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
172.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 41m from Senath
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Senath 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 Senath to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 219.4 miles (353.1 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.6 miles from Senath and 109.8 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.19 one way or $58.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

RAIL

Carbondale station

55 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
BUS

Vienna, IL

68 mi away
504 West Vine Street
BUS

Marion, IL

74 mi away
2100 West Main Street
RAIL

Du Quoin

79 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Senath and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 172.26 mi (277.23 km).

Senath

#1 Senath

City in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States

Population1,596
Coordinates36.1342300, -90.1598200
Altitude78
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: Commercial Street (-90.159822, 36.134096)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.74 gal
29.31 L · about $29.19
Round trip
$58.38
15.48 gal · 58.62 L
Estimated CO2
68.8 kg one way
Round trip: 137.6 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.19 $58.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.92 $65.84
Premium $4.65 $36.02 $72.04
Diesel $5.30 $41.05 $82.11

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Senath and St. Louis. The current time is 20:55:16.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.