How far is St. Louis, MO from Sunset Hills, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Sunset Hills, MO is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 25m.
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
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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 Sunset Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Sunset Hills.
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Start on Market Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West
1051 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61, US 67, US 50 East: Lindbergh Boulevard
1055 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto South Kirkwood Road
1636 ft · 42 sec · South Kirkwood Road
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Continue on South Lindbergh Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · South Lindbergh Boulevard
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Turn sharp right onto Ronnie Lane
554 ft · 30 sec · Ronnie Lane
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Turn left onto Matthews Lane
104 m · 15 sec · Matthews Lane
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Turn slight right
31 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Cinema Lane
2083 ft · 2 min · Cinema Lane
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Turn left onto Robyn Hills Drive
99 m · 14 sec · Robyn Hills Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Robyn Hills Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and Sunset Hills.
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.
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.46 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving St. Louis and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunset Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Sunset Hills?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Maplewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from St. Louis and 7.9 miles from Sunset Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around St. Louis and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunset Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Maplewood
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 Maplewood.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Sunset Hills. Straight-line distance: 12.86 mi (20.69 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 Sunset Hills
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,448 |
| Coordinates | 38.5389400, -90.4073400 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunset Hills (-90.40734, 38.53894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
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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