How far is St. Louis, MO from Houston, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Houston, MO is about 154.1 miles (248 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Crawford County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Houston.
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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
91.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward MO E: Rolla
910 ft · 19 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Tim Bradley Way
90 m · 6 sec · Tim Bradley Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Tim Bradley Way
2010 ft · 49 sec · Tim Bradley Way
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Turn slight right onto North Bishop Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on North Bishop Avenue
44 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Continue on North Bishop Avenue
47.3 mi · 59 min · North Bishop Avenue
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1397 ft · 45 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
686 ft · 32 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right
54 m · 8 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 Houston.
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
91.3 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving St. Louis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Houston?
The road trip is about 154.1 miles (248 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Leasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from St. Louis and 77.1 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.51 one way or $41.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around St. Louis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Leasburg
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 Leasburg.
Washington
Hermann
Jefferson City
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Houston. Straight-line distance: 131.33 mi (211.36 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 Houston
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,085 |
| Coordinates | 37.3261600, -91.9559900 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: Houston (-91.95599, 37.32616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.51 | $41.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.14 | $46.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.32 | $50.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.85 | $57.71 |
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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