How far is Winona, MO from St. Louis, MO?
The driving distance from Winona, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Madison County, Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winona and St. Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winona and St. Louis.
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Start on the route
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left
27 mi · 32 min
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Turn left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight right
22.4 mi · 33 min
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Turn right
13.7 mi · 20 min
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Turn left
2815 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
545 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
81 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Keep slight right
1750 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
1735 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.5 mi · 22 min
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Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
12.5 mi · 16 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 30 East: Gravois Avenue
1001 ft · 24 sec
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Turn slight right onto Gravois Avenue
1044 ft · 27 sec · Gravois Avenue
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Continue on South Tucker Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tucker Boulevard
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Turn right onto Market Street
26 m · 2 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winona and St. Louis.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Merge slight left
81 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Winona 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 Winona to St. Louis?
The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Central is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from Winona and 64.6 miles from St. Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.85 one way or $41.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Winona and Sunny near St. Louis.
Stop Ideas Near Central
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 Central.
Poplar Bluff
Carbondale station
Du Quoin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winona and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 127.53 mi (205.24 km).
#1 Winona
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,296 |
| Coordinates | 37.0097700, -91.3234700 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.
| Population | 315,685 |
| Coordinates | 38.6272700, -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $20.85 | $41.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.52 | $47.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.74 | $51.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.33 | $58.66 |
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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