How far is St. Louis, MO from Fredericktown, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Fredericktown, MO is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (119 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Fredericktown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Fredericktown.
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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
32.7 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Farmington, Poplar Bluff
914 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
729 ft · 18 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
51.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 72, US 67 Business: Fredericktown, Arcadia
908 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left
2440 ft · 53 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
34 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Square
85 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
13 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and Fredericktown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 67 South
Exit the roundabout
51.6 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Louis and Patchy Fog near Fredericktown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Fredericktown?
The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Olympian Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from St. Louis and 44.1 miles from Fredericktown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.9 miles (119 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.40 one way or $24.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Louis and Patchy Fog near Fredericktown.
Stop Ideas Near Olympian Village
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 Olympian Village.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Washington
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Fredericktown. Straight-line distance: 73.94 mi (119 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 Fredericktown
City in and the county seat of Madison County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 4,005 |
| Coordinates | 37.5597800, -90.2940100 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fredericktown (-90.29401, 37.55978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $3.98 | $12.40 | $24.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $14.69 | $29.37 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $18.68 | $37.37 |
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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