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

The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Monett, MO is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.1 miles (378.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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
258.69 mi
05h 03m
Flight
235.04 mi
378.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.04 mi
Kilometers
378.26 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.69 mi
Kilometers
416.32 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monett
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 PM CDT
Return by in St. Louis
Thu, Apr 23, 10:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Louis
2026-04-23T12:42
Arrive Monett
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:54 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
Saint Robert
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From St. Louis
129.2 mi
02h 31m
To Monett
129.5 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West

    1051 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    206.8 mi · 3 hr 46 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO MM, MO B

    1040 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    96 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    9 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Southwest Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest Elm Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Farm Road 2240

    3 mi · 5 min · Farm Road 2240

  17. 17

    Continue on East Cleveland Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Cleveland Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cleveland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
207 mi · 80%
Southwest Elm Street
19.5 mi · 8%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.53 mi · 1%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.46 mi · 1%
Farm Road 2240
2.97 mi · 1%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

207 mi · 03h 46m

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
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
235.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
02h 31m from St. Louis
Leave By
6:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving St. Louis and Mostly Cloudy near Monett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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 129.2 miles from St. Louis and 129.5 miles from Monett.

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

The direct path is about 235.1 miles (378.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 6:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.43 one way or $68.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Robert, 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 Saint Robert.

RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Monett. Straight-line distance: 235.04 mi (378.26 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
Monett

#2 Monett

City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States

Population9,161
Coordinates36.9289500, -93.9277100
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Louis (-90.19789, 38.62727)
End: Monett (-93.92771, 36.92895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.13 gal
34.55 L · about $34.43
Round trip
$68.86
18.26 gal · 69.1 L
Estimated CO2
81.1 kg one way
Round trip: 162.3 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.43 $68.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.83 $77.66
Premium $4.65 $42.49 $84.98
Diesel $5.30 $48.43 $96.85

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Louis and Monett. The current time is 12:42:07.

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.