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

The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Sarcoxie, MO is about 262.8 miles (423 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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
262.82 mi
04h 51m
Flight
239.34 mi
385.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.34 mi
Kilometers
385.18 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.82 mi
Kilometers
422.96 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sarcoxie
Sun, May 3, 11:31 AM CDT
Return by in St. Louis
Sun, May 3, 4:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Louis
2026-05-03T06:40
Arrive Sarcoxie
Sun, May 3, 11:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Robert
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From St. Louis
131.2 mi
02h 25m
To Sarcoxie
131.5 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West

    1051 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    247.1 mi · 4 hr 29 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO U: Sarcoxie, La Russell

    996 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto High Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · High Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North 5th Street

    650 ft · 31 sec · North 5th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cross Street

    78 m · 17 sec · Cross Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    40 m · 6 sec · 6th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
247 mi · 94%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.53 mi · 1%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.46 mi · 1%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 1%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.28 mi · 1%
South Jefferson Avenue
1.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

247 mi · 04h 29m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
239.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
02h 25m from St. Louis
Leave By
7:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving St. Louis and Clear near Sarcoxie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 262.8 miles (423 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Saint Robert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.2 miles from St. Louis and 131.5 miles from Sarcoxie.

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

The direct path is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 7:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.99 one way or $69.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Louis and Clear near Sarcoxie.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Sarcoxie. Straight-line distance: 239.34 mi (385.18 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
Sarcoxie

#2 Sarcoxie

City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States

Population1,549
Coordinates37.0692300, -94.1166000
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Louis (-90.19789, 38.62727)
End: Sarcoxie (-94.1166, 37.06923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.28 gal
35.11 L · about $34.99
Round trip
$69.99
18.56 gal · 70.22 L
Estimated CO2
82.5 kg one way
Round trip: 164.9 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.99 $69.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.47 $78.94
Premium $4.65 $43.19 $86.38
Diesel $5.30 $49.22 $98.44

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Louis and Sarcoxie. The current time is 06:40:01.

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.