How far is St. Louis, MO from Piedmont, MO?

The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Piedmont, MO is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.78 mi
02h 39m
Flight
105.32 mi
169.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.32 mi
Kilometers
169.49 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.78 mi
Kilometers
210.47 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piedmont
Wed, Apr 15, 2:47 PM CDT
Return by in St. Louis
Wed, Apr 15, 5:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Louis
2026-04-15T12:07
Arrive Piedmont
Wed, Apr 15, 2:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Louis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Leadington
MO

City in Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States

From St. Louis
65.4 mi
01h 19m
To Piedmont
65.4 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Overnight

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Piedmont.

  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

    1.5 km · 3 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Fir Street

    20 m · 2 sec · East Fir Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fir Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 67 South
81.9 mi · 63%
I 55 South
32.8 mi · 25%
South Tucker Boulevard
1.35 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.94 mi · 1%
Gravois Avenue
0.31 mi
Market Street
0.02 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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
105.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leadington
01h 19m from St. Louis
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Louis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Piedmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km) and usually takes 02h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Leadington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from St. Louis and 65.4 miles from Piedmont.

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

The direct path is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Louis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Piedmont.

Stop Ideas Near Leadington

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

83 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

91 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

92 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

111 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Piedmont. Straight-line distance: 105.32 mi (169.49 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
Piedmont

#2 Piedmont

City in Wayne County, Missouri

Population1,879
Coordinates37.1544900, -90.6956700
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Louis (-90.19789, 38.62727)
End: Piedmont (-90.69567, 37.15449)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.47 L · about $17.42
Round trip
$34.84
9.24 gal · 34.94 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.42 $34.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.65 $39.30
Premium $4.65 $21.50 $43.00
Diesel $5.30 $24.50 $49.01

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Louis and Piedmont. The current time is 12:07:40.

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.