How far is Webster Groves, MO from St. Louis, MO?

The driving distance from Webster Groves, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.5 mi
00h 17m
Flight
8.94 mi
14.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.94 mi
Kilometers
14.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.5 mi
Kilometers
20.12 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Tue, May 12, 7:21 PM CDT
Return by in Webster Groves
Tue, May 12, 7:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Webster Groves
2026-05-12T19:04
Arrive St. Louis
Tue, May 12, 7:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Webster Groves
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Richmond Heights
MO

City of Missouri, United States of America

From Webster Groves
5.3 mi
00h 08m
To St. Louis
7.2 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Webster Groves and St. Louis.

  1. 1

    Start on West Lockwood Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Lockwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Big Bend Boulevard

    1257 ft · 31 sec · Big Bend Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Murdoch Avenue

    2995 ft · 2 min · Murdoch Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Shrewsbury Avenue

    1260 ft · 42 sec · Shrewsbury Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East

    904 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    1630 ft · 23 sec · 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 Webster Groves and St. Louis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.47 mi · 28%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 18%
South Jefferson Avenue
1.29 mi · 10%
Market Street
0.99 mi · 8%
West Lockwood Avenue
0.91 mi · 7%
Murdoch Avenue
0.57 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

3.47 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Heights
00h 08m from Webster Groves
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Webster Groves 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 Webster Groves to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Richmond Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Webster Groves and 7.2 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Webster Groves and Sunny near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond Heights

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

9 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

10 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

35 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

61 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Webster Groves and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 8.94 mi (14.38 km).

Webster Groves

#1 Webster Groves

City in Missouri

Population22,896
Coordinates38.5925500, -90.3573400
Altitude170
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: (-90.357317, 38.592548)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.67 L · about $1.66
Round trip
$3.32
0.88 gal · 3.34 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.66 $3.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.87 $3.74
Premium $4.65 $2.05 $4.10
Diesel $5.30 $2.33 $4.67

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Webster Groves and St. Louis. The current time is 19:04:05.

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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.