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

The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Berkeley, MO is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.43 mi
00h 22m
Flight
11.36 mi
18.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.36 mi
Kilometers
18.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.43 mi
Kilometers
21.62 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berkeley
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM CDT
Return by in St. Louis
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Louis
2026-04-23T06:06
Arrive Berkeley
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in St. Louis
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Pine Lawn
MO

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

From St. Louis
6.7 mi
00h 11m
To Berkeley
6.7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    26 m · 6 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Tucker Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Tucker Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 13th Street

    1274 ft · 25 sec · North 13th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North 13th Street

    111 m · 6 sec · North 13th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Florissant Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · North Florissant Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 West

    773 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Mark Twain Expressway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Mark Twain Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 170 North: Cargo City

    1568 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Inner Belt Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Inner Belt Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport Road

    950 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    1684 ft · 41 sec · Airport Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Evergreen Boulevard

    1653 ft · 1 min · Evergreen Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Evergreen Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mark Twain Expressway
6.55 mi · 49%
North Florissant Avenue
3.47 mi · 26%
Inner Belt Expressway
1.03 mi · 8%
North Tucker Boulevard
0.8 mi · 6%
Airport Road
0.5 mi · 4%
Evergreen Boulevard
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mark Twain Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mark Twain Expressway

6.55 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Lawn
00h 11m from St. Louis
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving St. Louis and Mostly Sunny near Berkeley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pine Lawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from St. Louis and 6.7 miles from Berkeley.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St. Louis and Mostly Sunny near Berkeley.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Lawn

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

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

10 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

17 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

26 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

66 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Berkeley. Straight-line distance: 11.36 mi (18.28 km).

St. Louis

#1 St. Louis

The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.

Population315,685
Coordinates38.6272700, -90.1978900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Berkeley

#2 Berkeley

Suburb of St.

Population8,892
Coordinates38.7545000, -90.3312300
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Louis (-90.19789, 38.62727)
End: Berkeley (-90.33123, 38.7545)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.79 L · about $1.77
Round trip
$3.54
0.94 gal · 3.58 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.77 $3.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.00 $4.00
Premium $4.65 $2.19 $4.37
Diesel $5.30 $2.49 $4.99

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Louis and Berkeley. The current time is 06:06:24.

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.