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

The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Morgan, MO is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.3 miles (250 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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
174.13 mi
03h 27m
Flight
155.34 mi
250 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.34 mi
Kilometers
250 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.13 mi
Kilometers
280.23 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgan
Tue, May 5, 5:43 PM CDT
Return by in St. Louis
Tue, May 5, 9:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Louis
2026-05-05T14:15
Arrive Morgan
Tue, May 5, 5:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 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
Cuba
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From St. Louis
87 mi
01h 43m
To Morgan
87.2 mi
01h 43m

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
69°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    149.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO W

    1199 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    1535 ft · 40 sec · West Elm Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Morgan Road

    1124 ft · 31 sec · Morgan Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morgan Road

    37 m · 4 sec · Morgan Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Morgan Road

    2252 ft · 1 min · Morgan Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Ostrich Drive

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Ostrich Drive

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    3.1 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Orchid Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
150 mi · 86%
Ostrich Drive
3.77 mi · 2%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.53 mi · 2%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.46 mi · 2%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 2%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

150 mi · 02h 43m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
155.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuba
01h 43m from St. Louis
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87 miles from St. Louis and 87.2 miles from Morgan.

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

The direct path is about 155.3 miles (250 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.15 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cuba

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

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

RAIL

Washington

65 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

72 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Jefferson City

88 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

104 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Morgan. Straight-line distance: 155.34 mi (250 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
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#2 Morgan

Unincorporated community in Missouri

Population1,399
Coordinates37.5103200, -92.6765600
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Louis (-90.19789, 38.62727)
End: Morgan (-92.67656, 37.51032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.26 L · about $23.15
Round trip
$46.31
12.28 gal · 46.52 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.15 $46.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.11 $52.23
Premium $4.65 $28.58 $57.15
Diesel $5.30 $32.57 $65.13

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 Morgan. The current time is 14:15:41.

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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.