How far is St. Louis, MO from Forsyth, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Forsyth, MO is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Forsyth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Forsyth.
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Start on Market Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West
1051 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
194.7 mi · 3 hr 32 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson
1412 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
11 mi · 14 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 65
12 mi · 14 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 160: Reed Springs Junction, Forsyth
1165 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight left
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight right onto Rockhill Drive
567 ft · 25 sec · Rockhill Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockhill Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and Forsyth.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
195 mi · 03h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving St. Louis and Sunny near Forsyth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Forsyth?
The road trip is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km) and usually takes 04h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Robert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.5 miles from St. Louis and 127.6 miles from Forsyth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.94 one way or $67.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Louis and Sunny near Forsyth.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert
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 Saint Robert.
Jefferson City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Forsyth. Straight-line distance: 208.68 mi (335.83 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 Forsyth
County seat of Taney County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,560 |
| Coordinates | 36.6850600, -93.1199000 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forsyth (-93.1199, 36.68506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 411 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $33.94 | $67.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.28 | $76.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.89 | $83.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.74 | $95.47 |
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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