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

The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Troy, MO is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.86 mi
01h 11m
Flight
48.67 mi
78.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.67 mi
Kilometers
78.33 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.86 mi
Kilometers
89.9 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Fri, Apr 24, 5:42 AM CDT
Return by in St. Louis
Fri, Apr 24, 6:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Louis
2026-04-24T04:31
Arrive Troy
Fri, Apr 24, 5:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Louis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Weldon Spring Heights
MO

Village in the United States

From St. Louis
27.9 mi
00h 35m
To Troy
28 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West: Wentzville

    1531 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Jack Buck Memorial Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Avenue of the Saints

    42.5 mi · 52 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 47: Troy, Winfield

    933 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 47 South: Troy

    50 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1499 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Lincoln Drive

    1334 ft · 30 sec · North Lincoln Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Cherry Street

    2220 ft · 44 sec · East Cherry Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Cherry Street

    20 m · 2 sec · East Cherry Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Cherry Street

    1052 ft · 27 sec · East Cherry Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    30 m · 6 sec · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
42.5 mi · 76%
Daniel Boone Expressway
5.72 mi · 10%
Jack Buck Memorial Highway
4.26 mi · 8%
Market Street
1.65 mi · 3%
East Cherry Street
0.63 mi · 1%
I 64 West
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Continue on Avenue of the Saints

42.5 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weldon Spring Heights
00h 35m from St. Louis
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving St. Louis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Weldon Spring Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from St. Louis and 28 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around St. Louis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Weldon Spring Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Weldon Spring Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weldon Spring Heights.

RAIL

Kirkwood

28 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

32 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

43 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

53 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Troy. Straight-line distance: 48.67 mi (78.33 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
Troy

#2 Troy

City in Lincoln County, Montana, USA

Population13,341
Coordinates38.9794900, -90.9807000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Louis (-90.19789, 38.62727)
End: Troy (-90.9807, 38.97949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.46 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.86
3.94 gal · 14.92 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.43 $14.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.38 $16.76
Premium $4.65 $9.17 $18.34
Diesel $5.30 $10.45 $20.90

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 · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Louis and Troy. The current time is 04:31:19.

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.