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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
319.17 mi
05h 56m
Flight
275.25 mi
442.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.25 mi
Kilometers
442.97 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.17 mi
Kilometers
513.65 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Noel
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 PM CDT
Return by in St. Louis
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Louis
2026-04-23T06:23
Arrive Noel
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:57 AM to 1:57 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
5:06 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lebanon
MO

City in Laclede County, Missouri, United States

From St. Louis
159.4 mi
02h 58m
To Noel
159.8 mi
02h 58m

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
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S

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.

  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

    264.9 mi · 4 hr 48 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South, MO 249 North: Neosho, Fort Smith

    1447 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Neosho, Fort Smith

    24.1 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 59, US 71 Business: Goodman, Anderson

    1415 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North State Highway 59

    1 km · 56 sec · North State Highway 59

  14. 14

    Continue on Marshall Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Marshall Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 59

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto North Cliffside Drive

    5 mi · 7 min · North Cliffside Drive

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Cliffside Drive

    1692 ft · 35 sec · North Cliffside Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1197 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    70 m · 10 sec · Railroad Street

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
265 mi · 83%
I 49 South
24.3 mi · 8%
North Cliffside Drive
5.28 mi · 2%
MO 59
4.93 mi · 2%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.53 mi · 1%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.9 mi
275.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
02h 58m from St. Louis
Leave By
5:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

109 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Noel. Straight-line distance: 275.25 mi (442.97 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
Noel

#2 Noel

City in Missouri, United States

Population1,808
Coordinates36.5456300, -94.4852200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Louis (-90.19789, 38.62727)
End: Noel (-94.48522, 36.54563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.26 gal
42.63 L · about $42.46
Round trip
$84.92
22.52 gal · 85.26 L
Estimated CO2
100.1 kg one way
Round trip: 200.1 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Louis and Noel. The current time is 06:23:44.

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.