How far is Webb City, MO from St. Louis, MO?

The driving distance from Webb City, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 288 miles (463.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.1 miles (408.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.01 mi
04h 17m
Flight
254.05 mi
408.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.05 mi
Kilometers
408.86 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.01 mi
Kilometers
463.51 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Sat, Apr 25, 6:48 PM CDT
Return by in Webb City
Sat, Apr 25, 11:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Webb City
2026-04-25T14:31
Arrive St. Louis
Sat, Apr 25, 6:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Webb City
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
Richland
MO

City in Missouri parts of witch are in Camden, Laclede, and Pulaski Counties

From Webb City
142.4 mi
02h 08m
To St. Louis
145.6 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Webb City and St. Louis.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1857 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East MacArthur Drive

    1626 ft · 40 sec · East MacArthur Drive

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    71 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    3117 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 249 South: Joplin

    1 km · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 66, I 44 Business

    1495 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East 7th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Cimarron Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cimarron Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

    261.5 mi · 4 hr 44 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

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

  14. 14

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue

    924 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Webb City 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
262 mi · 91%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.54 mi · 1%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.47 mi · 1%
Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
3.36 mi · 1%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 1%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

262 mi · 04h 44m

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
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
254.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richland
02h 08m from Webb City
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Webb City 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 Webb City to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 288 miles (463.5 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.4 miles from Webb City and 145.6 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 254.1 miles (408.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.31 one way or $76.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Webb City and Sunny near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Richland

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

83 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Webb City and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 254.05 mi (408.86 km).

Webb City

#1 Webb City

City in Missouri

Population12,134
Coordinates37.1464500, -94.4630000
Altitude305
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: North Main Street (-94.463009, 37.14645)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.16 gal
38.47 L · about $38.31
Round trip
$76.63
20.32 gal · 76.94 L
Estimated CO2
90.3 kg one way
Round trip: 180.6 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.31 $76.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.21 $86.42
Premium $4.65 $47.28 $94.57
Diesel $5.30 $53.89 $107.78

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Webb City and St. Louis. The current time is 14:31:46.

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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.