How far is Sullivan, MO from St. Louis, MO?
The driving distance from Sullivan, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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.
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 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sullivan and St. Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sullivan and St. Louis.
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Start on the route
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
35 m · 3 sec · West Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Vine Street
54 m · 7 sec · West Vine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Vine Street
635 ft · 23 sec · West Vine Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
1965 ft · 56 sec · South Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Springfield Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West Springfield Road
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Turn left
990 ft · 23 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
842 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
54.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue
924 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sullivan and St. Louis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 East
Merge slight left
54.6 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sullivan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Louis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sullivan to St. Louis?
The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Pacific is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Sullivan and 35 miles from St. Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sullivan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Louis.
Stop Ideas Near Pacific
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 Pacific.
Washington
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Hermann
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sullivan and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 59.61 mi (95.94 km).
#1 Sullivan
City in Missouri
| Population | 7,117 |
| Coordinates | 38.2081000, -91.1604200 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.13 | $18.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.26 | $22.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
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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