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

The driving distance from Wildwood, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
29.72 mi
00h 37m
Flight
25.3 mi
40.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.3 mi
Kilometers
40.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.72 mi
Kilometers
47.83 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Mon, Jun 1, 9:32 PM CDT
Return by in Wildwood
Mon, Jun 1, 10:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wildwood
2026-06-01T20:54
Arrive St. Louis
Mon, Jun 1, 9:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wildwood
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
Country Life Acres
MO

Human settlement in St.

From Wildwood
14.8 mi
00h 18m
To St. Louis
14.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Jack Buck Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 14th Street

    1115 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 14th Street

    1715 ft · 42 sec · South 14th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Market Street

    956 ft · 25 sec · Market Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wildwood 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
7.96 mi · 27%
Jack Buck Memorial Highway
5.77 mi · 19%
Daniel Boone Expressway
5.68 mi · 19%
Clarkson Road
4.54 mi · 15%
Manchester Road
0.39 mi · 1%
Pond Road
0.34 mi · 1%
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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Country Life Acres
00h 18m from Wildwood
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wildwood and Mostly Sunny near St. Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 14.8 miles from Wildwood and 14.9 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Country Life Acres

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Country Life Acres, 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 Country Life Acres.

RAIL

Kirkwood

6 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

22 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

42 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

49 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wildwood and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 25.3 mi (40.71 km).

Wildwood

#1 Wildwood

City in New Jersey

Population35,460
Coordinates38.5828300, -90.6629000
Altitude230
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: (-90.662289, 38.582821)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.97 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.92
2.1 gal · 7.94 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.96 $7.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.47 $8.93
Premium $4.65 $4.89 $9.77
Diesel $5.30 $5.57 $11.14

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Wildwood and St. Louis. The current time is 20:54:38.

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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.