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

The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Bloomfield, MO is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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
154.55 mi
03h 06m
Flight
121.21 mi
195.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.21 mi
Kilometers
195.07 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.55 mi
Kilometers
248.72 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomfield
Sun, Apr 12, 3:32 PM CDT
Return by in St. Louis
Sun, Apr 12, 6:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Louis
2026-04-12T12:26
Arrive Bloomfield
Sun, Apr 12, 3:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Louis
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
Perryville
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From St. Louis
77.3 mi
01h 33m
To Bloomfield
77.2 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Tucker Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 4 min · South Tucker Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Gravois Avenue

    1619 ft · 46 sec · Gravois Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 55 South: Memphis

    626 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    115.4 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

    954 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

    49 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Nash Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Nash Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 25 South: Delta

    58 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 25 South: Delta

    30.3 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Prairie Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Prairie Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Missouri Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West Missouri Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Missouri Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
116 mi · 75%
MO 25 South
30.4 mi · 20%
Nash Road
5.58 mi · 4%
South Tucker Boulevard
1.35 mi · 1%
North Prairie Street
1.19 mi · 1%
Gravois Avenue
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

115 mi · 02h 06m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
121.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perryville
01h 33m from St. Louis
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving St. Louis and Partly Sunny near Bloomfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Perryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from St. Louis and 77.2 miles from Bloomfield.

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

The direct path is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.55 one way or $41.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around St. Louis and Partly Sunny near Bloomfield.

Stop Ideas Near Perryville

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

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

RAIL

Carbondale station

57 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

63 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Marion, IL

80 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Vienna, IL

92 mi away
504 West Vine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 121.21 mi (195.07 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
Bloomfield

#2 Bloomfield

City in Stoddard County, Missouri, USA

Population1,819
Coordinates36.8858900, -89.9292600
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Louis (-90.19789, 38.62727)
End: Bloomfield (-89.92926, 36.88589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.64 L · about $20.55
Round trip
$41.10
10.9 gal · 41.28 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.55 $41.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.18 $46.36
Premium $4.65 $25.36 $50.73
Diesel $5.30 $28.91 $57.81

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Louis and Bloomfield. The current time is 12:26:12.

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.