How far is St. Louis, MO from Noel, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Noel, MO is about 319.2 miles (513.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275.3 miles (443 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.
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 Laclede County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Noel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Noel.
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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
264.9 mi · 4 hr 48 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South, MO 249 North: Neosho, Fort Smith
1447 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Neosho, Fort Smith
24.1 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 59, US 71 Business: Goodman, Anderson
1415 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto North State Highway 59
1 km · 56 sec · North State Highway 59
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Continue on Marshall Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Marshall Street
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Continue on State Highway 59
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left onto North Cliffside Drive
5 mi · 7 min · North Cliffside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Cliffside Drive
1692 ft · 35 sec · North Cliffside Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
1197 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
70 m · 10 sec · Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and Noel.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
265 mi · 04h 48m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving St. Louis and Mostly Cloudy near Noel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Noel?
The road trip is about 319.2 miles (513.7 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.4 miles from St. Louis and 159.8 miles from Noel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275.3 miles (443 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 5:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.46 one way or $84.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St. Louis and Mostly Cloudy near Noel.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
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 Lebanon.
Jefferson City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Noel. Straight-line distance: 275.25 mi (442.97 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 Noel
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,808 |
| Coordinates | 36.5456300, -94.4852200 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Noel (-94.48522, 36.54563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 514 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
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 | $42.46 | $84.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.89 | $95.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.40 | $104.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $59.72 | $119.45 |
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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