How far is St. Louis, MO from Flat River, MO?

The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Flat River, MO is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.59 mi
01h 19m
Flight
56.42 mi
90.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.42 mi
Kilometers
90.8 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.59 mi
Kilometers
103.95 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flat River
Wed, May 13, 7:03 PM CDT
Return by in St. Louis
Wed, May 13, 8:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Louis
2026-05-13T17:44
Arrive Flat River
Wed, May 13, 7:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Louis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Festus
MO

City in Missouri

From St. Louis
32.3 mi
00h 39m
To Flat River
32.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Flat River.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Tucker Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 4 min · South Tucker Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Gravois Avenue

    1619 ft · 46 sec · Gravois Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 55 South: Memphis

    626 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Farmington, Poplar Bluff

    914 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    729 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    9 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    26.4 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 Business, MO 8: Desloge, Park Hills

    836 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    107 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Desloge Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Desloge Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Taylor Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Taylor Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Coffman Street

    116 m · 14 sec · Coffman Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1420 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Crane Street

    93 m · 8 sec · Crane Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crane Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and Flat River.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
32.8 mi · 51%
US 67 South
26.7 mi · 41%
North Desloge Drive
1.92 mi · 3%
South Tucker Boulevard
1.35 mi · 2%
Taylor Avenue
0.88 mi · 1%
Gravois Avenue
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

32.7 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
56.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Festus
00h 39m from St. Louis
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving St. Louis and Partly Cloudy near Flat River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Festus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.3 miles from St. Louis and 32.2 miles from Flat River.

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

The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Louis and Partly Cloudy near Flat River.

Stop Ideas Near Festus

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

40 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

48 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

66 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

79 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Flat River. Straight-line distance: 56.42 mi (90.8 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
Flat River

#2 Flat River

River in Michigan, United States of America

Population5,157
Coordinates37.8500500, -90.5167900
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Louis (-90.19789, 38.62727)
End: Flat River (-90.51679, 37.85005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.63 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.56 gal · 17.26 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.70 $19.39
Premium $4.65 $10.61 $21.22
Diesel $5.30 $12.09 $24.19

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 Flat River. The current time is 17:44:56.

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.