How far is St. Louis, MO from Warson Woods, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Warson Woods, MO is about 12 miles (19.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City of Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Warson Woods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Warson Woods.
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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
2.7 mi · 3 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward McKnight Road
1373 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto South McKnight Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · South McKnight Road
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Turn right onto Manchester Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Manchester Road
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Turn right onto Warson Woods Boulevard
130 m · 20 sec · Warson Woods Boulevard
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Turn right onto Ridgeline Drive
46 m · 12 sec · Ridgeline Drive
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Turn left onto Forestview Drive
813 ft · 36 sec · Forestview Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forestview Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and Warson Woods.
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.
Jack Buck Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Jack Buck Memorial Highway
4.26 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving St. Louis and Sunny near Warson Woods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Warson Woods?
The road trip is about 12 miles (19.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Richmond Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from St. Louis and 6 miles from Warson Woods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Louis and Sunny near Warson Woods.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond Heights
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 Richmond Heights.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Warson Woods. Straight-line distance: 10.11 mi (16.27 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 Warson Woods
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,895 |
| Coordinates | 38.6072700, -90.3834500 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warson Woods (-90.38345, 38.60727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
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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