Des Peres, MO Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Des Peres, MO works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 228-mile quick runs to 272-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Des Peres, MO head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
272.2 mi
Joplin, MO
Quickest Drive
27m
Florissant, MO
Plan Around Des Peres, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Des Peres, MO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Des Peres, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Des Peres, MO
Driving from Des Peres, MO
On average, trips departing from Des Peres, MO run 245 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 41m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 272 miles (5h 8m), while the shortest is just 228 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Des Peres, MO are Joplin, MO (272.2 mi, 5h 8m), Lee's Summit, MO (234.5 mi, 4h 31m), and East Independence, MO (227.8 mi, 4h 25m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 245-mile trip from Des Peres, MO, budget about $36 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Des Peres, MO and 3 routes heading into Des Peres, MO, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 228 to 272 miles.
The longest mapped route from Des Peres, MO covers 272 miles and takes approximately 5h 8m. Shorter options start at just 228 miles.
The average route from Des Peres, MO runs about 245 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 41m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 245-mile trip from Des Peres, MO costs roughly $36 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Des Peres, MO include Joplin, MO, Lee's Summit, MO and East Independence, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Des Peres, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
9,145
Median Income
$214,167
Median Home Value
$591,800
Median Age
42.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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