How far is Villa Ridge, MO from St. Louis, MO?

The driving distance from Villa Ridge, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.54 mi
00h 46m
Flight
38.73 mi
62.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.73 mi
Kilometers
62.33 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.54 mi
Kilometers
70.07 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Sun, Apr 19, 4:26 AM CDT
Return by in Villa Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 5:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Villa Ridge
2026-04-19T03:40
Arrive St. Louis
Sun, Apr 19, 4:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Villa Ridge
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Valley Park
MO

City in St.

From Villa Ridge
21.6 mi
00h 23m
To St. Louis
22 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Villa Ridge and St. Louis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Villa Ridge and St. Louis.

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    23 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 34 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue

    924 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Villa Ridge and St. Louis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
29.1 mi · 67%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.47 mi · 8%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 6%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 5%
South Jefferson Avenue
1.29 mi · 3%
Market Street
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

28.8 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
38.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Park
00h 23m from Villa Ridge
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Villa Ridge and Sunny near St. Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Villa Ridge to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Valley Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Villa Ridge and 22 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Villa Ridge and Sunny near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Valley Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Valley Park, 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 Valley Park.

RAIL

Kirkwood

8 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

26 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

45 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

50 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Villa Ridge and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 38.73 mi (62.33 km).

Villa Ridge

#1 Villa Ridge

Census designated place

Population2,636
Coordinates38.4725500, -90.8868000
Altitude201
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: Penn Street (-90.886806, 38.472467)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.82 L · about $5.81
Round trip
$11.61
3.08 gal · 11.64 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.81 $11.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.65 $7.17 $14.33
Diesel $5.30 $8.17 $16.34

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Villa Ridge and St. Louis. The current time is 03:40:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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