How far is University City, MO from Maplewood, MO?
The driving distance from University City, MO to Maplewood, MO is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.1 miles (5 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 CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
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 Maplewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University City and Maplewood.
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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
3.1 mi · 7 min · North Big Bend Boulevard
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Turn right onto Manchester Road
131 m · 12 sec · Manchester Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Manchester Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between University City and Maplewood.
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 Big Bend Boulevard
Turn left onto North Big Bend Boulevard
3.11 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving University City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Maplewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from University City to Maplewood?
The road trip is about 3.5 miles (5.7 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?
Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from University City and 1.7 miles from Maplewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.1 miles (5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.48 one way or $0.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 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 Maplewood.
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 Maplewood. Straight-line distance: 3.11 mi (5 km).
#1 University City
Suburb in St.
| Population | 34,165 |
| Coordinates | 38.6558800, -90.3092800 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maplewood
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,074 |
| Coordinates | 38.6125500, -90.3245600 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maplewood (-90.32456, 38.61255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.98 | $0.48 | $0.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $0.52 | $1.04 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $0.56 | $1.13 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $0.72 | $1.44 |
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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