How far is Wildwood, MO from Hillsdale, MO?
The driving distance from Wildwood, MO to Hillsdale, MO is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wildwood and Hillsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood and Hillsdale.
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Start on the route
40 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Manchester Road
2066 ft · 57 sec · Manchester Road
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Turn left onto Pond Road
1789 ft · 53 sec · Pond Road
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Clarkson Road
4.5 mi · 9 min · Clarkson Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: St Louis
1121 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
8 mi · 10 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward McCausland Avenue
1323 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto McCausland Avenue
1340 ft · 27 sec · McCausland Avenue
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Continue on South Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard
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Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Kienlen Avenue
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Turn left onto Saint Louis Avenue
664 ft · 18 sec · Saint Louis Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wildwood and Hillsdale.
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.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
7.96 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wildwood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wildwood to Hillsdale?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Country Life Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Wildwood and 13.7 miles from Hillsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wildwood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Country Life Acres
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 Country Life Acres.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wildwood and Hillsdale. Straight-line distance: 21.6 mi (34.76 km).
#1 Wildwood
City in New Jersey
| Population | 35,460 |
| Coordinates | 38.5828300, -90.6629000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hillsdale
Human settlement in St.
| Population | 1,536 |
| Coordinates | 38.6833800, -90.2840000 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsdale (-90.284, 38.68338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.51 | $9.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
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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