Road Trips from St. Louis, MO
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
31
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
20
Under 2 hours
17 total in this range
Bridgeton, MO
32m18.4 mi one way
Breckenridge Hills, MO
22m15 mi one way
Owensville, MO
1h 41m80.1 mi one way
Lemay, MO
16m8.9 mi one way
Winchester, MO
31m21.2 mi one way
Full-day getaway
8 total in this range
Jefferson City, MO
2h 37m132.6 mi one way
Cabool, MO
3h 22m171.2 mi one way
Bloomfield, MO
3h 6m154.5 mi one way
Chaffee, MO
2h 25m126.6 mi one way
Centralia, MO
2h 46m134.5 mi one way
Weekend trip
6 total in this range
Princeton, MO
5h 50m280.1 mi one way
Lee's Summit, MO
4h 44m245.1 mi one way
Archie, MO
5h 27m276.4 mi one way
Grain Valley, MO
4h 21m226.2 mi one way
Blue Springs, MO
4h 27m231.2 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Princeton, MO
5h 50m280.1 mi one way
Jefferson City, MO
2h 37m132.6 mi one way
Lee's Summit, MO
4h 44m245.1 mi one way
Cabool, MO
3h 22m171.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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