How far is St. Louis, MO from Bolivar, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Bolivar, MO is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Bolivar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Bolivar.
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Start on Market Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West
1051 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
147.9 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 32, MO 5, MO 64: Hartville
932 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto West Commercial Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · West Commercial Street
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Continue straight
40.8 mi · 58 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and Bolivar.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
148 mi · 02h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving St. Louis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolivar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Bolivar?
The road trip is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Rolla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.2 miles from St. Louis and 104.5 miles from Bolivar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.79 one way or $55.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around St. Louis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolivar.
Stop Ideas Near Rolla
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 Rolla.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Bolivar. Straight-line distance: 188.11 mi (302.73 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 Bolivar
State of Venezuela
| Population | 11,196 |
| Coordinates | 37.6144800, -93.4104700 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bolivar (-93.41047, 37.61448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.79 | $55.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.34 | $62.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.30 | $68.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.09 | $78.18 |
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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