How far is St. Louis, MO from Mehlville, MO?

The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Mehlville, MO is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.83 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10.63 mi
17.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.63 mi
Kilometers
17.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.83 mi
Kilometers
20.65 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mehlville
Mon, May 25, 1:13 PM CDT
Return by in St. Louis
Mon, May 25, 1:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Louis
2026-05-25T12:53
Arrive Mehlville
Mon, May 25, 1:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in St. Louis
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bella Villa
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From St. Louis
6.4 mi
00h 09m
To Mehlville
6.4 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
83°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Mehlville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Mehlville.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Tucker Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 4 min · South Tucker Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Gravois Avenue

    1619 ft · 46 sec · Gravois Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 55 South: Memphis

    626 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    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

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 61, US 67, US 50: Lindbergh Boulevard

    886 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South, US 67 South, US 50 East: Lindbergh Boulevard

    100 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto South Lindbergh Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · South Lindbergh Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lemay Ferry Road

    1347 ft · 34 sec · Lemay Ferry Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lemay Ferry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and Mehlville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
9.8 mi · 76%
South Tucker Boulevard
1.35 mi · 11%
South Lindbergh Boulevard
0.63 mi · 5%
Gravois Avenue
0.31 mi · 2%
Lemay Ferry Road
0.26 mi · 2%
US 50
0.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bella Villa
00h 09m from St. Louis
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving St. Louis and Mostly Sunny near Mehlville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Mehlville?

The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Bella Villa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from St. Louis and 6.4 miles from Mehlville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St. Louis and Mostly Sunny near Mehlville.

Stop Ideas Near Bella Villa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bella Villa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bella Villa.

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

11 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

12 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

42 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

64 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Mehlville. Straight-line distance: 10.63 mi (17.11 km).

St. Louis

#1 St. Louis

The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.

Population315,685
Coordinates38.6272700, -90.1978900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Mehlville

#2 Mehlville

Census designated place

Population28,380
Coordinates38.5083900, -90.3228900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Louis (-90.19789, 38.62727)
End: Mehlville (-90.32289, 38.50839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.71 L · about $1.70
Round trip
$3.39
0.9 gal · 3.42 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.70 $3.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.91 $3.83
Premium $4.65 $2.09 $4.19
Diesel $5.30 $2.39 $4.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Louis and Mehlville. The current time is 12:53:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.