How far is St. Louis, MO from High Ridge, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to High Ridge, MO is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and High Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and High Ridge.
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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
9.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, US 61, US 67, I 255, I 270: Lindbergh Boulevard, Chicago, Kansas City
1267 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 255, I 270: Chicago, Kansas City
3228 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 30: Gravois Road
1216 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward High Ridge Boulevard
45 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto High Ridge Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · High Ridge Boulevard
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Turn right
59 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
46 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and High Ridge.
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.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
9.68 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving St. Louis and Mostly Sunny near High Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to High Ridge?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Mehlville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from St. Louis and 12.7 miles from High Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St. Louis and Mostly Sunny near High Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Mehlville
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 Mehlville.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and High Ridge. Straight-line distance: 21.68 mi (34.89 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 High Ridge
Census designated place
| Population | 4,305 |
| Coordinates | 38.4589400, -90.5365100 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Ridge (-90.53651, 38.45894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
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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