How far is Warrensburg, MO from St. Louis, MO?

The driving distance from Warrensburg, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191 miles (307.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
217.35 mi
03h 21m
Flight
191.02 mi
307.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.02 mi
Kilometers
307.41 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.35 mi
Kilometers
349.79 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Sun, May 31, 4:42 AM CDT
Return by in Warrensburg
Sun, May 31, 8:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warrensburg
2026-05-31T01:20
Arrive St. Louis
Sun, May 31, 4:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warrensburg
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kingdom City
MO

Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America

From Warrensburg
108.5 mi
01h 40m
To St. Louis
108.9 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warrensburg and St. Louis.

  1. 1

    Start on South Maguire Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Maguire Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    54 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia

    954 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    19.9 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

    1567 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    27.7 mi · 34 min · Avenue of the Saints

  16. 16

    Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Jack Buck Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward 14th Street

    1115 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 14th Street

    1715 ft · 42 sec · South 14th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Market Street

    956 ft · 25 sec · Market Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warrensburg 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
103 mi · 47%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 25%
Avenue of the Saints
27.7 mi · 13%
South Maguire Street
16.5 mi · 8%
Jack Buck Memorial Highway
5.77 mi · 3%
Daniel Boone Expressway
5.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

81 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
191 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingdom City
01h 40m from Warrensburg
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Warrensburg and Scattered Rain Showers near St. Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.5 miles from Warrensburg and 108.9 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 191 miles (307.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.92 one way or $57.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Warrensburg and Scattered Rain Showers near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kingdom City, 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 Kingdom City.

RAIL

Jefferson City

46 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

91 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

115 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warrensburg and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 191.02 mi (307.41 km).

Warrensburg

#1 Warrensburg

City in Missouri

Population20,539
Coordinates38.7627900, -93.7360500
Altitude263
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: South Maguire Street (-93.735838, 38.762783)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.67 gal
29.03 L · about $28.92
Round trip
$57.85
15.34 gal · 58.06 L
Estimated CO2
68.2 kg one way
Round trip: 136.3 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.92 $57.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.62 $65.24
Premium $4.65 $35.70 $71.39
Diesel $5.30 $40.68 $81.36

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Warrensburg and St. Louis. The current time is 01:20:24.

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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.