How far is St. Louis, MO from Rock Hill, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Rock Hill, MO is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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 18m.
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.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City of Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Rock Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Rock Hill.
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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
2.7 mi · 3 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward McKnight Road
1373 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto South McKnight Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · South McKnight Road
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Turn right onto Manchester Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Manchester Road
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Turn right onto North Berry Road
61 m · 9 sec · North Berry Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Bluebell Lane
611 ft · 27 sec · Bluebell Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bluebell Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and Rock Hill.
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.
Jack Buck Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Jack Buck Memorial Highway
4.26 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving St. Louis and Sunny near Rock Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Rock Hill?
The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Richmond Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from St. Louis and 5.8 miles from Rock Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Louis and Sunny near Rock Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond Heights
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 Richmond Heights.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 9.84 mi (15.84 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 Rock Hill
City in Missouri
| Population | 4,615 |
| Coordinates | 38.6075500, -90.3784500 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rock Hill (-90.37845, 38.60755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.17 | $4.35 |
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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