How far is Tower Grove, MO from St. Louis, MO?

The driving distance from Tower Grove, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
Trip Tools

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This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.72 mi
00h 08m
Flight
3.7 mi
5.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.7 mi
Kilometers
5.96 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.72 mi
Kilometers
7.6 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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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 00h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Sat, Nov 7, 12:33 AM CST
Return by in Tower Grove
Sat, Nov 7, 12:41 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tower Grove
2026-11-07T00:25
Arrive St. Louis
Sat, Nov 7, 12:33 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:14 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tower Grove
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

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
University City
MO

Suburb in St.

From Tower Grove
2.4 mi
00h 04m
To St. Louis
2.3 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tower Grove and St. Louis.

  1. 1

    Start on Kingshighway Service Road

    722 ft · 1 min · Kingshighway Service Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto McRee Avenue

    16 m · 5 sec · McRee Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Kingshighway Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Kingshighway Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East

    1295 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Jack Buck Memorial Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 14th Street

    1115 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 14th Street

    1715 ft · 42 sec · South 14th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Market Street

    956 ft · 25 sec · Market Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
191.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jack Buck Memorial Highway
3.1 mi · 66%
South Kingshighway Boulevard
0.67 mi · 14%
South 14th Street
0.32 mi · 7%
I 64 East
0.25 mi · 5%
14th Street
0.21 mi · 4%
Market Street
0.18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Jack Buck Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Jack Buck Memorial Highway

3.1 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
3.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
University City
00h 04m from Tower Grove
Leave By
8:14 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tower Grove and Mostly Sunny near St. Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?

University City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Tower Grove and 2.3 miles from St. Louis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 3.7 miles (6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.64 one way or $1.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tower Grove and Mostly Sunny near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near University City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around University City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to University City.

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

10 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

12 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

32 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

62 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tower Grove and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 3.7 mi (5.96 km).

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#1 Tower Grove

Tower Grove is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.6225500, -90.2662200
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
St. Louis

#2 St. Louis

The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.

Population315,685
Coordinates38.6272700, -90.1978900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.265899, 38.62251)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.17 gal
0.63 L · about $0.64
Round trip
$1.28
0.34 gal · 1.26 L
Estimated CO2
1.5 kg one way
Round trip: 3 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.64 $1.28
Mid-grade $4.15 $0.71 $1.41
Premium $4.51 $0.77 $1.53
Diesel $6.00 $1.02 $2.04

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Tower Grove and St. Louis. The current time is 00:25:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.