How far is St. Louis, MO from Kennett, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Kennett, MO is about 209.2 miles (336.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Kennett.
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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
189.4 mi · 3 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 412 West: Hayti, Kennett
2639 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Kennett Street
41 m · 4 sec · Kennett Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kennett Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and Kennett.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
189 mi · 03h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving St. Louis and Mostly Sunny near Kennett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Kennett?
The road trip is about 209.2 miles (336.6 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from St. Louis and 104.5 miles from Kennett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.83 one way or $55.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St. Louis and Mostly Sunny near Kennett.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
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 Jackson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Kennett. Straight-line distance: 165.39 mi (266.17 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 Kennett
City in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 10,034 |
| Coordinates | 36.2361800, -90.0556500 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennett (-90.05565, 36.23618)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $27.83 | $55.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.39 | $62.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.35 | $68.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.14 | $78.29 |
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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