How far is St. Louis, MO from Villa Ridge, MO?

The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Villa Ridge, MO is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.06 mi
00h 54m
Flight
38.73 mi
62.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.73 mi
Kilometers
62.33 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.06 mi
Kilometers
69.3 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Villa Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 5:54 AM CDT
Return by in St. Louis
Sun, Apr 19, 6:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Louis
2026-04-19T05:00
Arrive Villa Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 5:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Valley Park
MO

City in St.

From St. Louis
21.5 mi
00h 27m
To Villa Ridge
21.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Villa Ridge.

  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

    25.1 mi · 29 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 100 West: Washington

    2260 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    669 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Penn Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
25.1 mi · 58%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.53 mi · 8%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.46 mi · 8%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 6%
MO 100 West
2.43 mi · 6%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.28 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

25.1 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
38.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Park
00h 27m from St. Louis
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving St. Louis and Sunny near Villa Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Valley Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from St. Louis and 21.6 miles from Villa Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Louis and Sunny near Villa Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Valley Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Valley Park, 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 Valley Park.

RAIL

Kirkwood

8 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

26 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

45 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

50 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Villa Ridge. Straight-line distance: 38.73 mi (62.33 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
Villa Ridge

#2 Villa Ridge

Census designated place

Population2,636
Coordinates38.4725500, -90.8868000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Louis (-90.19789, 38.62727)
End: Villa Ridge (-90.8868, 38.47255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.75 L · about $5.73
Round trip
$11.46
3.04 gal · 11.5 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.73 $11.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.65 $7.07 $14.15
Diesel $5.30 $8.06 $16.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Louis and Villa Ridge. The current time is 05:00:11.

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.