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

The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Cabool, MO is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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
171.21 mi
03h 22m
Flight
146.84 mi
236.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.84 mi
Kilometers
236.32 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.21 mi
Kilometers
275.53 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cabool
Sun, Apr 12, 3:41 PM CDT
Return by in St. Louis
Sun, Apr 12, 7:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Louis
2026-04-12T12:18
Arrive Cabool
Sun, Apr 12, 3:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
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 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
Cuba
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From St. Louis
85.6 mi
01h 41m
To Cabool
85.6 mi
01h 41m

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
77°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West

    1051 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    91.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO E: Rolla

    910 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Tim Bradley Way

    90 m · 6 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Tim Bradley Way

    2010 ft · 49 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto North Bishop Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min · North Bishop Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2857 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
91.3 mi · 53%
North Bishop Avenue
64.3 mi · 38%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.53 mi · 2%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.46 mi · 2%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 2%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

91.3 mi · 01h 40m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
146.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuba
01h 41m from St. Louis
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving St. Louis and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cabool.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from St. Louis and 85.6 miles from Cabool.

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

The direct path is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 $22.78 one way or $45.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around St. Louis and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cabool.

Stop Ideas Near Cuba

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

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

RAIL

Washington

65 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

72 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Jefferson City

88 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

104 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Cabool. Straight-line distance: 146.84 mi (236.32 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
Cabool

#2 Cabool

City in Texas County, Missouri, United States

Population2,070
Coordinates37.1239400, -92.1012700
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Louis (-90.19789, 38.62727)
End: Cabool (-92.10127, 37.12394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.04 gal
22.87 L · about $22.78
Round trip
$45.55
12.08 gal · 45.74 L
Estimated CO2
53.7 kg one way
Round trip: 107.4 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.78 $45.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.69 $51.38
Premium $4.65 $28.11 $56.22
Diesel $5.30 $32.04 $64.07

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 Cabool. The current time is 12:18:36.

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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.