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

The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Fenton, MO is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.8 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.09 mi
24.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.09 mi
Kilometers
24.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.8 mi
Kilometers
30.26 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fenton
Tue, May 12, 7:32 PM CDT
Return by in St. Louis
Tue, May 12, 8:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Louis
2026-05-12T19:03
Arrive Fenton
Tue, May 12, 7:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in St. Louis
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Shrewsbury
MO

Suburb of St.

From St. Louis
9.4 mi
00h 14m
To Fenton
9.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 58 sec · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward North Highway Drive, Soccer Park Road

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Soccer Park Road, North Highway Drive

    1053 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Soccer Park Road, North Highway Drive

    20 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Soccer Park Road

    75 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Soccer Park Road

    1917 ft · 47 sec · Soccer Park Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Yarnell Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Yarnell Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Larkin Williams Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Larkin Williams Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ferry Street

    102 m · 15 sec · Ferry Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    108 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    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 Fenton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.53 mi · 19%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.46 mi · 18%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 15%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.28 mi · 12%
Yarnell Road
1.23 mi · 7%
South Jefferson Avenue
1.21 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H

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

3.53 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrewsbury
00h 14m from St. Louis
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving St. Louis and Mostly Clear near Fenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from St. Louis and 9.4 miles from Fenton.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Louis and Mostly Clear near Fenton.

Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

6 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

12 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

39 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

59 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Fenton. Straight-line distance: 15.09 mi (24.28 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
Fenton

#2 Fenton

Suburb city of St.

Population4,027
Coordinates38.5131100, -90.4359500
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Louis (-90.19789, 38.62727)
End: Fenton (-90.43595, 38.51311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.51 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.32 gal · 5.02 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.65 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.30 $3.50 $7.00

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Louis and Fenton. The current time is 19:03:10.

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.