How far is St. Louis, MO from Ferguson, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Ferguson, MO is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Ferguson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Ferguson.
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Start on Market Street
26 m · 6 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto North Tucker Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · North Tucker Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 13th Street
1274 ft · 25 sec · North 13th Street
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Continue on North 13th Street
111 m · 6 sec · North 13th Street
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Continue on North Florissant Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · North Florissant Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 West
773 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Twain Expressway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Mark Twain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO N
1105 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward MO N: Florissant Road, University Boulevard
855 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO N
137 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto South Florissant Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Florissant Road
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Turn left onto Carson Road
36 m · 5 sec · Carson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and Ferguson.
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.
Mark Twain Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mark Twain Expressway
4.63 mi · 00h 06m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Ferguson?
The road trip is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Pine Lawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from St. Louis and 5.7 miles from Ferguson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Pine Lawn
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Ferguson. Straight-line distance: 9.95 mi (16.01 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 Ferguson
Town in St.
| Population | 20,457 |
| Coordinates | 38.7442200, -90.3053900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ferguson (-90.30539, 38.74422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
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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