How far is St. Louis, MO from Cottleville, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Cottleville, MO is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Cottleville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Cottleville.
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Start on Market Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West: Wentzville
1531 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jack Buck Memorial Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway
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Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
1.8 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
781 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
1373 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 364 West, MO D: Saint Charles, Page Avenue
747 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 364 West: Saint Charles
1144 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on MO 364 West
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 364 West
587 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Page Avenue
10.7 mi · 13 min · Page Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Pitman Hill Road, Mid Rivers Mall Drive
1126 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto North Saint Peters Parkway
2786 ft · 53 sec · North Saint Peters Parkway
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Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive
79 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive
1857 ft · 50 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive
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Turn left onto Central School Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Central School Road
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Continue straight
88 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Chestnut
57 m · 10 sec · Chestnut
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Turn right onto Main Street
81 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and Cottleville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Page Avenue
Merge slight left onto Page Avenue
10.7 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving St. Louis and Mostly Cloudy near Cottleville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Cottleville?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Creve Coeur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from St. Louis and 16 miles from Cottleville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around St. Louis and Mostly Cloudy near Cottleville.
Stop Ideas Near Creve Coeur
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 Creve Coeur.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Cottleville. Straight-line distance: 25.94 mi (41.74 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 Cottleville
City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 5,925 |
| Coordinates | 38.7461600, -90.6540100 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottleville (-90.65401, 38.74616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
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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