How far is University City, MO from Ladue, MO?
The driving distance from University City, MO to Ladue, MO is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Inner-ring suburb of St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between University City and Ladue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University City and Ladue.
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Start on Kingsland Avenue
53 m · 15 sec · Kingsland Avenue
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Continue on Kingsland Avenue
30 m · 12 sec · Kingsland Avenue
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Turn left onto Delmar Boulevard
525 ft · 12 sec · Delmar Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Delmar Boulevard
28 m · 2 sec · Delmar Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Delmar Boulevard
890 ft · 25 sec · Delmar Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Big Bend Boulevard
1928 ft · 45 sec · North Big Bend Boulevard
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Turn right onto Forest Park Parkway
1776 ft · 40 sec · Forest Park Parkway
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Continue on Forest Park Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Forest Park Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 170 North
1070 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Inner Belt Expressway
881 ft · 13 sec · Inner Belt Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ladue Road
1038 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Ladue Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Ladue Road
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Turn left onto Glen Eagles Drive
2365 ft · 2 min · Glen Eagles Drive
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Turn left onto Saint Andrews Drive
631 ft · 29 sec · Saint Andrews Drive
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Turn right onto Barnes Road
636 ft · 28 sec · Barnes Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barnes Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between University City and Ladue.
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.
Forest Park Parkway
Continue on Forest Park Parkway
1.56 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving University City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ladue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from University City to Ladue?
The road trip is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from University City and 2.5 miles from Ladue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.68 one way or $1.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around University City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ladue.
Stop Ideas Near Clayton
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 Clayton.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between University City and Ladue. Straight-line distance: 3.88 mi (6.24 km).
#1 University City
Suburb in St.
| Population | 34,165 |
| Coordinates | 38.6558800, -90.3092800 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ladue
City in Missouri
| Population | 8,614 |
| Coordinates | 38.6497700, -90.3806700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ladue (-90.38067, 38.64977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.98 | $0.68 | $1.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $0.74 | $1.48 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $0.80 | $1.60 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $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.
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