How far is Wildwood, MO from Ladue, MO?

The driving distance from Wildwood, MO to Ladue, MO is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
19.95 mi
00h 34m
Flight
15.93 mi
25.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.93 mi
Kilometers
25.63 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.95 mi
Kilometers
32.1 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ladue
Thu, Oct 15, 2:01 PM CDT
Return by in Wildwood
Thu, Oct 15, 2:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wildwood
2026-10-15T13:26
Arrive Ladue
Thu, Oct 15, 2:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wildwood
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chesterfield
MO

A city in St.

From Wildwood
9.9 mi
00h 17m
To Ladue
10 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wildwood and Ladue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood and Ladue.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    35 m · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    2066 ft · 57 sec · Manchester Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pond Road

    1789 ft · 53 sec · Pond Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Clarkson Road

    4.5 mi · 9 min · Clarkson Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: St Louis

    1121 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    8 mi · 10 min · Avenue of the Saints

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67, US 61: Lindbergh Boulevard

    1176 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 67 South, US 61 South: Lindbergh Boulevard

    956 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Clayton Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Clayton Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Barnes Road

    1 km · 2 min · Barnes Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barnes Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wildwood and Ladue.

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
7.96 mi · 40%
Clarkson Road
4.54 mi · 23%
Clayton Road
1.46 mi · 7%
Barnes Road
0.63 mi · 3%
Manchester Road
0.39 mi · 2%
Pond Road
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield
00h 17m from Wildwood
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wildwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ladue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wildwood to Ladue?

The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Chesterfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Wildwood and 10 miles from Ladue.

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

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wildwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ladue.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chesterfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Wildwood City Hall
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

Wildwood City Hall

Wildwood , MO
16860 Main St, Wildwood, MO 63040
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews City Hall
Ferguson Finance Director
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Ferguson Finance Director

Ferguson , MO
110 Church St, Ferguson, MO 63135
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterfield.

RAIL

Kirkwood

17 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

33 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

39 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

47 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wildwood and Ladue. Straight-line distance: 15.93 mi (25.63 km).

Wildwood

#1 Wildwood

City in New Jersey

Population35,460
Coordinates38.5828300, -90.6629000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Ladue

#2 Ladue

City in Missouri

Population8,614
Coordinates38.6497700, -90.3806700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Wildwood (-90.6629, 38.58283)
End: Ladue (-90.38067, 38.64977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.66 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.56
1.4 gal · 5.32 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $2.78 $5.56
Mid-grade $4.34 $3.04 $6.08
Premium $4.71 $3.29 $6.59
Diesel $5.99 $4.19 $8.38

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wildwood and Ladue. The current time is 13:26:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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