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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Market Street
26 m · 6 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto North Tucker Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · North Tucker Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 13th Street
1274 ft · 25 sec · North 13th Street
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Continue on North 13th Street
111 m · 6 sec · North 13th Street
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Continue on North Florissant Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · North Florissant Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 West
773 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Twain Expressway
24.8 mi · 32 min · Mark Twain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana
725 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 79: Elsberry, Clarksville, Louisiana
572 ft · 12 sec
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Turn straight
15.6 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto West Cherry Street
6 m · 1 sec · West Cherry Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
City Hall Park
Berkeley City Hall
Ferguson Finance Director
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Charles.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 38.74 mi (62.34 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 Winfield
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,591 |
| Coordinates | 38.9972700, -90.7384600 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winfield (-90.73846, 38.99727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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