How far is St. Louis, MO from Lincoln, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Lincoln, MO is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Lincoln.
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Start on Market Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West: Wentzville
1531 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jack Buck Memorial Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway
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Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
27.8 mi · 34 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
3047 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
61.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
1196 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
31.9 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO C
946 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Boulevard
656 ft · 28 sec · Southwest Boulevard
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Turn left
21.9 mi · 29 min
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Turn straight
26 m · 3 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
27.9 mi · 39 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 65 South: Warsaw, Springfield
1372 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1595 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Ohio Street
9 m · 1 sec · Ohio Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and Lincoln.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
61.6 mi · 01h 11m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.6 miles from St. Louis and 101.8 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.08 one way or $54.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St. Louis and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City
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 Kingdom City.
Jefferson City
Hermann
Washington
Sedalia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 170.37 mi (274.18 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 Lincoln
City in Benton County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,197 |
| Coordinates | 38.3908600, -93.3346500 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln (-93.33465, 38.39086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $27.08 | $54.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.54 | $61.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.42 | $66.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.08 | $76.17 |
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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