How far is St. Louis, MO from Oregon County, MO?

The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Oregon County, MO is about 210.3 miles (338.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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
210.3 mi
04h 28m
Flight
149.41 mi
240.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.41 mi
Kilometers
240.45 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.3 mi
Kilometers
338.44 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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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 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oregon County
Thu, Oct 15, 3:59 PM CDT
Return by in St. Louis
Thu, Oct 15, 8:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Louis
2026-10-15T11:31
Arrive Oregon County
Thu, Oct 15, 3:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 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
Central
MO

Township in Madison County, Missouri, USA

From St. Louis
105.2 mi
02h 14m
To Oregon County
105.1 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Oregon County.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Tucker Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 4 min · South Tucker Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Gravois Avenue

    1619 ft · 46 sec · Gravois Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 55 South: Memphis

    626 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Farmington, Poplar Bluff

    914 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    729 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    9 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    81.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    842 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    36 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    13.4 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    25.8 mi · 37 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    27.7 mi · 33 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    25.9 mi · 38 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1 km · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Tucker Creek Road

    2584 ft · 2 min · Tucker Creek Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tucker Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 67 South
81.9 mi · 39%
I 55 South
32.8 mi · 16%
North Main Street
25.8 mi · 12%
South Tucker Boulevard
1.35 mi · 1%
Tucker Creek Road
0.49 mi
Gravois Avenue
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

US 67 South

Exit the roundabout

81.4 mi · 01h 34m

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
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.9 mi
149.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central
02h 14m from St. Louis
Leave By
8:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Louis and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Oregon County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.3 miles (338.4 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Central is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.2 miles from St. Louis and 105.1 miles from Oregon County.

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

The direct path is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 8:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.49 one way or $58.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Louis and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Oregon County.

Stop Ideas Near Central

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

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

RAIL

Poplar Bluff

79 mi away
400 South Main St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

104 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

115 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Oregon County. Straight-line distance: 149.41 mi (240.45 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
Oregon County

#2 Oregon County

County in Missouri, United States

Population10,411
Coordinates36.6867200, -91.4032900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Louis (-90.19789, 38.62727)
End: Oregon County (-91.40329, 36.68672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.09 L · about $29.49
Round trip
$58.99
14.84 gal · 56.18 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $29.49 $58.99
Mid-grade $4.34 $32.21 $64.42
Premium $4.71 $34.93 $69.85
Diesel $5.99 $44.43 $88.86

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Louis and Oregon County. The current time is 11:31:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.