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

The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Camdenton, MO is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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
180.58 mi
03h 29m
Flight
144.53 mi
232.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.53 mi
Kilometers
232.6 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.58 mi
Kilometers
290.62 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camdenton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:05 AM CDT
Return by in St. Louis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Louis
2026-04-23T07:36
Arrive Camdenton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint James
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From St. Louis
90.2 mi
01h 44m
To Camdenton
90.4 mi
01h 44m

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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 16 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

    141.7 mi · 2 hr 35 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO F: Sleeper

    1348 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South, MO 5 Business: Camdenton, Richland

    1253 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Court Circle SW

    47 m · 5 sec · Court Circle SW

  17. 17

    Continue on Court Circle SW

    115 m · 15 sec · Court Circle SW

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    90 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
142 mi · 78%
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%
MO F
2.65 mi · 1%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

142 mi · 02h 35m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
144.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint James
01h 44m from St. Louis
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving St. Louis and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Camdenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Saint James is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from St. Louis and 90.4 miles from Camdenton.

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

The direct path is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St. Louis and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Camdenton.

Stop Ideas Near Saint James

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

81 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

81 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

82 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Camdenton. Straight-line distance: 144.53 mi (232.6 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
Camdenton

#2 Camdenton

City in Missouri, United States

Population4,144
Coordinates38.0080900, -92.7446300
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Louis (-90.19789, 38.62727)
End: Camdenton (-92.74463, 38.00809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.12 L · about $24.02
Round trip
$48.04
12.74 gal · 48.24 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.02 $48.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.09 $54.18
Premium $4.65 $29.65 $59.29
Diesel $5.30 $33.79 $67.57

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 Camdenton. The current time is 07:36:18.

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.