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

The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Moberly, MO is about 157 miles (252.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.93 mi
03h 07m
Flight
132.09 mi
212.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.09 mi
Kilometers
212.58 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.93 mi
Kilometers
252.55 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moberly
Tue, May 5, 11:55 AM CDT
Return by in St. Louis
Tue, May 5, 3:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Louis
2026-05-05T08:48
Arrive Moberly
Tue, May 5, 11:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Louis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
New Florence
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From St. Louis
78.4 mi
01h 33m
To Moberly
78.5 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West: Wentzville

    1531 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Jack Buck Memorial Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Avenue of the Saints

    27.8 mi · 34 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    3047 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly

    1058 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto US 63 North: Moberly

    53 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    33.4 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MO EE: Downtown Moberly

    785 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Clark Street

    32 m · 5 sec · South Clark Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Clark Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 51%
US 63 North
34 mi · 22%
Avenue of the Saints
27.8 mi · 18%
Daniel Boone Expressway
5.72 mi · 4%
Jack Buck Memorial Highway
4.26 mi · 3%
Market Street
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

80.7 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
132.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Florence
01h 33m from St. Louis
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Louis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moberly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157 miles (252.6 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

New Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from St. Louis and 78.5 miles from Moberly.

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

The direct path is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.89 one way or $41.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Louis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moberly.

Stop Ideas Near New Florence

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Florence, 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 New Florence.

RAIL

Hermann

23 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

54 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

97 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Moberly. Straight-line distance: 132.09 mi (212.58 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
Moberly

#2 Moberly

City in Randolph County, Missouri, United States

Population13,512
Coordinates39.4183700, -92.4382400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Louis (-90.19789, 38.62727)
End: Moberly (-92.43824, 39.41837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.96 L · about $20.89
Round trip
$41.78
11.08 gal · 41.92 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.89 $41.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.56 $47.12
Premium $4.65 $25.78 $51.57
Diesel $5.30 $29.38 $58.77

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Louis and Moberly. The current time is 08:48:11.

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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.