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

The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Greenfield, MO is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.2 miles (346.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
253.06 mi
04h 52m
Flight
215.23 mi
346.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.23 mi
Kilometers
346.38 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.06 mi
Kilometers
407.26 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 PM CDT
Return by in St. Louis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Louis
2026-04-23T07:37
Arrive Greenfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Louis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Robert
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From St. Louis
126.4 mi
02h 26m
To Greenfield
126.6 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    201.4 mi · 3 hr 40 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 160: West Bypass, Willard

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    1 km · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Olympian Boulevard

    40 m · 4 sec · Olympian Boulevard

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Olympian Boulevard

    17 mi · 23 min · Olympian Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    14 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lilly Street

    1115 ft · 54 sec · Lilly Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Talbutt Street

    56 m · 10 sec · Talbutt Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Allison Avenue

    1394 ft · 1 min · North Allison Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Allison Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
201 mi · 80%
Olympian Boulevard
17 mi · 7%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.53 mi · 1%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.46 mi · 1%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 1%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

201 mi · 03h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
215.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
02h 26m from St. Louis
Leave By
7:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving St. Louis and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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 126.4 miles from St. Louis and 126.6 miles from Greenfield.

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

The direct path is about 215.2 miles (346.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 7:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.68 one way or $67.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St. Louis and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenfield.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Greenfield. Straight-line distance: 215.23 mi (346.38 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
Greenfield

#2 Greenfield

City in Dade County, Missouri, United States

Population1,315
Coordinates37.4153200, -93.8410400
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Louis (-90.19789, 38.62727)
End: Greenfield (-93.84104, 37.41532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 407 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.93 gal
33.8 L · about $33.68
Round trip
$67.35
17.86 gal · 67.6 L
Estimated CO2
79.4 kg one way
Round trip: 158.7 kg / 350 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.68 $67.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.98 $75.96
Premium $4.65 $41.56 $83.12
Diesel $5.30 $47.36 $94.73

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Louis and Greenfield. The current time is 07:37:05.

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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.