How far is St. Louis, MO from Plattsburg, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Plattsburg, MO is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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 24m.
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Halfway Point
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City in 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 Plattsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Plattsburg.
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Start on Market Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West: Wentzville
1531 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jack Buck Memorial Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway
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Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
27.8 mi · 34 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
3047 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
19.8 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg
1012 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right
45.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Turn left onto West Elm Street
10.5 mi · 14 min · West Elm Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
135 m · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
83 m · 12 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
69 m · 10 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and Plattsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving St. Louis and Clear near Plattsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Plattsburg?
The road trip is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?
Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.1 miles from St. Louis and 134.5 miles from Plattsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 6:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.75 one way or $71.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Louis and Clear near Plattsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Rocheport
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 Rocheport.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
Hermann
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Plattsburg. Straight-line distance: 236.92 mi (381.28 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 Plattsburg
City in Clinton County, Missouri, U.
| Population | 2,242 |
| Coordinates | 39.5655500, -94.4480100 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plattsburg (-94.44801, 39.56555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $35.75 | $71.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.32 | $80.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.12 | $88.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.28 | $100.56 |
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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