How far is St. Louis, MO from Crystal City, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Crystal City, MO is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Crystal City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Crystal City.
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Start on Market Street
26 m · 4 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto South Tucker Boulevard
1.3 mi · 4 min · South Tucker Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Gravois Avenue
1619 ft · 46 sec · Gravois Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 55 South: Memphis
626 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Herculaneum
1006 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto McNutt Street
141 m · 13 sec · McNutt Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward McNutt Street
550 ft · 10 sec · McNutt Street
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Exit the roundabout onto McNutt Street
3221 ft · 1 min · McNutt Street
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Turn right onto Commercial Boulevard
3160 ft · 1 min · Commercial Boulevard
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Continue on North Truman Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Truman Boulevard
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Turn left onto 8th Street
1159 ft · 25 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
1954 ft · 59 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
111 m · 18 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto North Taylor Avenue
133 m · 19 sec · North Taylor Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Taylor Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and Crystal City.
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.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving St. Louis and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Crystal City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Crystal City?
The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arnold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from St. Louis and 17.1 miles from Crystal City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around St. Louis and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Crystal City.
Stop Ideas Near Arnold
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 Arnold.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Crystal City. Straight-line distance: 29.72 mi (47.83 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 Crystal City
City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 4,700 |
| Coordinates | 38.2211700, -90.3790100 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crystal City (-90.37901, 38.22117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.15 | $10.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
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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