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

The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Winfield, MO is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
45.47 mi
01h 01m
Flight
38.74 mi
62.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.74 mi
Kilometers
62.34 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.47 mi
Kilometers
73.17 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winfield
Sun, May 3, 6:21 AM CDT
Return by in St. Louis
Sun, May 3, 7:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Louis
2026-05-03T05:19
Arrive Winfield
Sun, May 3, 6:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Saint Charles
MO

A city in St.

From St. Louis
22.7 mi
00h 30m
To Winfield
22.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    26 m · 6 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Tucker Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Tucker Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 13th Street

    1274 ft · 25 sec · North 13th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North 13th Street

    111 m · 6 sec · North 13th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Florissant Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · North Florissant Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 West

    773 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Mark Twain Expressway

    24.8 mi · 32 min · Mark Twain Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana

    725 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 79: Elsberry, Clarksville, Louisiana

    572 ft · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    15.6 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Cherry Street

    6 m · 1 sec · West Cherry Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cherry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mark Twain Expressway
24.8 mi · 55%
North Florissant Avenue
3.47 mi · 8%
North Tucker Boulevard
0.8 mi · 2%
North 13th Street
0.31 mi · 1%
MO 79
0.25 mi · 1%
I 70 West
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Mark Twain Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mark Twain Expressway

24.8 mi · 00h 32m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
38.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Charles
00h 30m from St. Louis
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving St. Louis and Sunny near Winfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Saint Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from St. Louis and 22.7 miles from Winfield.

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 6.8 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles

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 Saint Charles and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Berkeley City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Berkeley City Hall

St. Louis , MO
8425 Airport Rd, St. Louis, MO 63134
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,County government office
Ferguson Finance Director
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Ferguson Finance Director

Ferguson , MO
110 Church St, Ferguson, MO 63135
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Charles.

RAIL

Kirkwood

23 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

30 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

33 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

52 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 38.74 mi (62.34 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
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#2 Winfield

City in Missouri, United States

Population1,591
Coordinates38.9972700, -90.7384600
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Louis (-90.19789, 38.62727)
End: Winfield (-90.73846, 38.99727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.07 L · about $6.03
Round trip
$12.07
3.2 gal · 12.14 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.03 $12.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.80 $13.61
Premium $4.65 $7.45 $14.89
Diesel $5.30 $8.49 $16.97

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Louis and Winfield. The current time is 05:19:47.

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.