How far is St. Louis, MO from Old Jamestown, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Old Jamestown, MO is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Old Jamestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Old Jamestown.
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Start on Market Street
26 m · 6 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto North Tucker Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · North Tucker Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 13th Street
1274 ft · 25 sec · North 13th Street
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Continue on North 13th Street
111 m · 6 sec · North 13th Street
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Continue on North Florissant Avenue
5.4 mi · 10 min · North Florissant Avenue
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Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverview Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle
154 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road
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Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road
3 mi · 5 min · Halls Ferry Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Halls Ferry Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Old Halls Ferry Road
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Continue on Parker Road
132 m · 14 sec · Parker Road
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Turn left onto Old Halls Ferry Road
3 mi · 6 min · Old Halls Ferry Road
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Turn right
52 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
1292 ft · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and Old Jamestown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Florissant Avenue
Continue on North Florissant Avenue
5.45 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Old Jamestown?
The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jennings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from St. Louis and 8.2 miles from Old Jamestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Louis and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Old Jamestown.
Stop Ideas Near Jennings
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Old Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 15.1 mi (24.3 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 Old Jamestown
This historic settlement in Saint Louis County, Missouri, is nestled along the Missouri River, defining its geographic character.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8349400, -90.2851100 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Jamestown (-90.28511, 38.83494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.98 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
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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