How far is St. Louis, MO from Kissee Mills, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Kissee Mills, MO is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Drizzle then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Kissee Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Kissee Mills.
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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
194.7 mi · 3 hr 32 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson
1412 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
11 mi · 14 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 65
12 mi · 14 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 160: Reed Springs Junction, Forsyth
1165 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight left
7.2 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
23 m · 1 sec
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Turn straight
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right
30 m · 2 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 Kissee Mills.
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
195 mi · 03h 32m
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.
Slight Chance Drizzle then Partly Sunny leaving St. Louis and Partly Cloudy near Kissee Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Kissee Mills?
The road trip is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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 130.1 miles from St. Louis and 130.2 miles from Kissee Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.68 one way or $69.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle then Partly Sunny around St. Louis and Partly Cloudy near Kissee Mills.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert
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 Saint Robert.
Jefferson City
Hermann
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Kissee Mills. Straight-line distance: 205.82 mi (331.24 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 Kissee Mills
Kissee Mills is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.6836700, -93.0499000 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kissee Mills (-93.0499, 36.68367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $34.68 | $69.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $38.12 | $76.24 |
| Premium | $4.51 | $41.47 | $82.95 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $55.10 | $110.21 |
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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