How far is St. Louis, MO from Bethany, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Bethany, MO is about 309.7 miles (498.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.7 miles (376.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Shelby County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Bethany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Bethany.
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Start on Market Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West: Wentzville
1531 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jack Buck Memorial Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway
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Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
101.2 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left
76 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road
2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422
85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City
1226 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
148.7 mi · 2 hr 52 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit right toward I 35 North: Bethany, Des Moines
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
37.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right
1036 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Miller Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Miller Street
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Turn right onto South 25th Street
1262 ft · 28 sec · South 25th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
43 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left
10 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and Bethany.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
149 mi · 02h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving St. Louis and Sunny near Bethany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Bethany?
The road trip is about 309.7 miles (498.4 km) and usually takes 06h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shelbina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.6 miles from St. Louis and 155.1 miles from Bethany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.7 miles (376.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 76 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.91 one way or $81.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around St. Louis and Sunny near Bethany.
Stop Ideas Near Shelbina
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shelbina.
La Plata
Quincy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Bethany. Straight-line distance: 233.69 mi (376.08 km).
#1 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.
| Population | 315,685 |
| Coordinates | 38.6272700, -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethany
Bethany is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2683300, -94.0282900 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethany (-94.02829, 40.26833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.74 | $40.91 | $81.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.13 | $45.11 | $90.22 |
| Premium | $4.50 | $49.14 | $98.28 |
| Diesel | $5.97 | $65.26 | $130.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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