How far is St. Louis, MO from Sainte Genevieve County, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Sainte Genevieve County, MO is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Sainte Genevieve County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Sainte Genevieve County.
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Start on Market Street
26 m · 4 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto South Tucker Boulevard
1.3 mi · 4 min · South Tucker Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Gravois Avenue
1619 ft · 46 sec · Gravois Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 55 South: Memphis
626 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
57 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 32, MO A, MO B: Sainte Genevieve, Farmington
796 ft · 17 sec
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Turn sharp right
6.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto River Aux Vases Church Road
1152 ft · 51 sec · River Aux Vases Church Road
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Turn left onto River Aux Vases Church Road
1.1 km · 3 min · River Aux Vases Church Road
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Turn left
3020 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 Sainte Genevieve County.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
57 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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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 Sainte Genevieve County?
The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Festus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from St. Louis and 33.6 miles from Sainte Genevieve County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.42 one way or $18.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Festus
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 Festus.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Washington
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Sainte Genevieve County. Straight-line distance: 50.64 mi (81.49 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 Sainte Genevieve County
County in Missouri, United States
| Population | 17,919 |
| Coordinates | 37.8944000, -90.1944200 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sainte Genevieve County (-90.19442, 37.8944)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $11.16 | $22.31 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $14.19 | $28.38 |
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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