How far is St. Louis, MO from Terre du Lac, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Terre du Lac, MO is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Terre du Lac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Terre du Lac.
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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
32.7 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Farmington, Poplar Bluff
914 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
729 ft · 18 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
22.8 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO K, MO 47: Bonne Terre, Terre Du Lac
700 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right
3212 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight left onto Park Avenue
1567 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on West School Street
3.8 mi · 7 min · West School Street
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Turn left onto Rue Terre Bonne
2563 ft · 2 min · Rue Terre Bonne
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rue Terre Bonne
98 m · 14 sec · Rue Terre Bonne
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Continue on Rue Terre Bonne
2709 ft · 2 min · Rue Terre Bonne
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Turn left onto Rue Charlemagne
112 m · 19 sec · Rue Charlemagne
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Turn right onto Saint Francois Road
1517 ft · 1 min · Saint Francois Road
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Turn left onto Champs Elysees Drive
1246 ft · 56 sec · Champs Elysees Drive
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Turn right onto Rue Monshau
748 ft · 34 sec · Rue Monshau
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Turn right onto Michel Drive
110 m · 20 sec · Michel Drive
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Continue on Michel Drive
33 m · 5 sec · Michel Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Michel Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and Terre du Lac.
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
32.7 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Louis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Terre du Lac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Terre du Lac?
The road trip is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 32.2 miles from St. Louis and 32.2 miles from Terre du Lac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 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 $9.02 one way or $18.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Louis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Terre du Lac.
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 Terre du Lac. Straight-line distance: 54.61 mi (87.88 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 Terre du Lac
Terre du Lac is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9117200, -90.6254100 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Terre du Lac (-90.62541, 37.91172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.02 | $18.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $9.85 | $19.71 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $10.68 | $21.37 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $13.59 | $27.19 |
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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