How far is St. Louis, MO from Nevada, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Nevada, MO is about 275 miles (442.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 05m 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 05h 32m.
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.
City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Nevada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Nevada.
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Start on Market Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West
1051 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
147.9 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 32, MO 5, MO 64: Hartville
932 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto West Commercial Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · West Commercial Street
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the ramp right toward MO 13 North: Humansville
1598 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Collins
1074 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
41.2 mi · 52 min
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Turn right onto East Hickory Street
2419 ft · 1 min · East Hickory Street
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Turn left onto North Osage Boulevard
1104 ft · 32 sec · North Osage Boulevard
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Turn right
75 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto East Walnut Street
1249 ft · 55 sec · East Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and Nevada.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
148 mi · 02h 41m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Louis and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Nevada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Nevada?
The road trip is about 275 miles (442.5 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?
Waynesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.3 miles from St. Louis and 137.6 miles from Nevada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 5:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.58 one way or $73.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Louis and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Nevada.
Stop Ideas Near Waynesville
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 Waynesville.
Jefferson City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 232.05 mi (373.45 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 Nevada
Town in Vernon County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,196 |
| Coordinates | 37.8392100, -94.3546700 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nevada (-94.35467, 37.83921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $36.58 | $73.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.25 | $82.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.14 | $90.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.45 | $102.90 |
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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