How far is St. Louis, MO from Warsaw, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Warsaw, MO is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and county seat of Callaway County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Warsaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Warsaw.
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Start on Market Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West: Wentzville
1531 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jack Buck Memorial Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway
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Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
27.8 mi · 34 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
3047 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
61.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
1196 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
31.9 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO C
946 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Boulevard
656 ft · 28 sec · Southwest Boulevard
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Turn left
21.9 mi · 29 min
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Turn straight
26 m · 3 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
27.9 mi · 39 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 65 South: Warsaw, Springfield
1372 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 North: Warsaw, Clinton
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 7 North: Warsaw, Clinton
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1108 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Seminary Street
69 m · 12 sec · Seminary Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
32 m · 5 sec · West Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and Warsaw.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
61.6 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving St. Louis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Warsaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Warsaw?
The road trip is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?
Fulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.2 miles from St. Louis and 107.5 miles from Warsaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 8:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.58 one way or $57.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 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 Warsaw.
Stop Ideas Near Fulton
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 Fulton.
Jefferson City
Hermann
Washington
Sedalia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 174.34 mi (280.58 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 Warsaw
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,217 |
| Coordinates | 38.2430800, -93.3818700 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warsaw (-93.38187, 38.24308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 346 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.58 | $57.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.24 | $64.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.28 | $70.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.20 | $80.41 |
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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