Ballwin, MO Road Trips
Ballwin, MO serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 24-mile quick runs to 291-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Ballwin, MO head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
290.9 mi
Saint Joseph, MO
Quickest Drive
37m
Florissant, MO
Plan Around Ballwin, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Ballwin, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Ballwin, MO
Driving from Ballwin, MO
On average, trips departing from Ballwin, MO run 189 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 42m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 291 miles (5h 35m), while the shortest is just 24 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Ballwin, MO include Saint Joseph, MO (290.9 mi, 5h 35m), East Independence, MO (223.6 mi, 4h 24m), Blue Springs, MO (216.4 mi, 4h 13m), and Florissant, MO (24 mi, 37m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.8 per gallon. For the typical 189-mile trip from Ballwin, MO, budget about $28 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Ballwin, MO and 2 routes heading into Ballwin, MO, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 24 to 291 miles.
The longest mapped route from Ballwin, MO covers 291 miles and takes approximately 5h 35m. Shorter options start at just 24 miles.
The average route from Ballwin, MO runs about 189 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.8/gallon for regular), the average 189-mile trip from Ballwin, MO costs roughly $28 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Ballwin, MO include Saint Joseph, MO, East Independence, MO, Blue Springs, MO and Florissant, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Ballwin, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
30,835
Median Income
$121,170
Median Home Value
$353,400
Median Age
42.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Ballwin, MO at a Glance
Founded
1804
Elevation
630 ft
Area
9 mi²
Notable People from Ballwin, MO
A sampling of people born in Ballwin, MO.
Blaine Gabbert
1989
American football player (born 1989)
Mary Colleen Daly
1962
American economist
City data from Wikidata (Q805392), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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