How far is Town and Country, MO from St. Louis, MO?
The driving distance from Town and Country, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Inner-ring suburb of St.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Town and Country and St. Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Town and Country and St. Louis.
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Start on Woodlark Lane
95 m · 18 sec · Woodlark Lane
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Turn left onto Topping Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Topping Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clayton Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Clayton Road
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Turn left onto North Ballas Road
2117 ft · 46 sec · North Ballas Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
1267 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Saint Louis
681 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
1.4 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Continue on Jack Buck Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 14th Street
1115 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto South 14th Street
1715 ft · 42 sec · South 14th Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
956 ft · 25 sec · 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 Town and Country and St. Louis.
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
Continue on Jack Buck Memorial Highway
5.77 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Town and Country 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 Town and Country to St. Louis?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Town and Country and 8.3 miles from St. Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:42 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.13 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Town and Country and Mostly Sunny near St. Louis.
Stop Ideas Near Brentwood
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 Brentwood.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Town and Country and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 14.37 mi (23.13 km).
#1 Town and Country
City in St.
| Population | 11,140 |
| Coordinates | 38.6122800, -90.4634500 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: St. Louis (-90.19789, 38.62727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.67 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.05 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| Premium | $4.41 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
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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