How far is University City, MO from Hillsdale, MO?
The driving distance from University City, MO to Hillsdale, MO is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University City and Hillsdale.
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Start on Kingsland Avenue
53 m · 15 sec · Kingsland Avenue
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Continue on Kingsland Avenue
30 m · 8 sec · Kingsland Avenue
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Turn right onto Delmar Boulevard
2613 ft · 1 min · Delmar Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Skinker Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Skinker Boulevard
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Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Kienlen Avenue
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Turn left onto Saint Louis Avenue
664 ft · 18 sec · Saint Louis Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between University City and Hillsdale.
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.
North Skinker Boulevard
Turn left onto North Skinker Boulevard
1.21 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving University City and Mostly Clear near Hillsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from University City to Hillsdale?
The road trip is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km) and usually takes 00h 05m 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?
Wellston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from University City and 1.4 miles from Hillsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.38 one way or $0.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around University City and Mostly Clear near Hillsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Wellston
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 Wellston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between University City and Hillsdale. Straight-line distance: 2.34 mi (3.76 km).
#1 University City
Suburb in St.
| Population | 34,165 |
| Coordinates | 38.6558800, -90.3092800 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hillsdale
Human settlement in St.
| Population | 1,536 |
| Coordinates | 38.6833800, -90.2840000 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsdale (-90.284, 38.68338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.38 | $0.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.43 | $0.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.47 | $0.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.53 | $1.06 |
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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