How far is St. Louis, MO from Cole Camp, MO?

The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Cole Camp, MO is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.8 miles (262 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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
193.1 mi
03h 59m
Flight
162.79 mi
261.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.79 mi
Kilometers
261.98 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.1 mi
Kilometers
310.77 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cole Camp
Thu, Apr 16, 2:05 AM CDT
Return by in St. Louis
Thu, Apr 16, 6:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Louis
2026-04-15T22:06
Arrive Cole Camp
Thu, Apr 16, 2:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 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
9:02 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
Kingdom City
MO

Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America

From St. Louis
96.4 mi
01h 59m
To Cole Camp
96.7 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Overnight

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Cole Camp.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West: Wentzville

    1531 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Jack Buck Memorial Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Avenue of the Saints

    27.8 mi · 34 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    3047 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

    1196 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    31.9 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO C

    946 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southwest Boulevard

    656 ft · 28 sec · Southwest Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left

    21.9 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    26 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    13.1 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    23.7 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Maple Street

    23 m · 3 sec · South Maple Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
61.6 mi · 32%
Avenue of the Saints
27.8 mi · 14%
Daniel Boone Expressway
5.72 mi · 3%
Jack Buck Memorial Highway
4.26 mi · 2%
Market Street
1.65 mi · 1%
I 70 West
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

61.6 mi · 01h 11m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
162.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingdom City
01h 59m from St. Louis
Leave By
9:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Louis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cole Camp.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from St. Louis and 96.7 miles from Cole Camp.

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

The direct path is about 162.8 miles (262 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 9:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Louis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cole Camp.

Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

46 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

91 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

115 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Cole Camp. Straight-line distance: 162.79 mi (261.98 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
Cole Camp

#2 Cole Camp

City in Benton County, Missouri, United States

Population1,148
Coordinates38.4600200, -93.2027000
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Louis (-90.19789, 38.62727)
End: Cole Camp (-93.2027, 38.46002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.79 L · about $25.68
Round trip
$51.36
13.62 gal · 51.58 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.68 $51.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.96 $57.93
Premium $4.65 $31.69 $63.39
Diesel $5.30 $36.12 $72.24

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Louis and Cole Camp. The current time is 22:06:43.

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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.