Origin
Bourbon, MO
Late night in Bourbon on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bourbon, MO to St. Louis, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
73.6 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bourbon, MO
Ray Suarez
Trip Overview
This straightforward 73.6-mile drive from Bourbon, MO to St. Louis, MO is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-44, also known as the Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway and Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway, the route is heavily highway-focused. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, it's an economical journey. This drive stays within the Midwest region, offering a convenient connection between two points in Missouri. It's a practical option for those looking for a quick and efficient trip without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 61.9 mi | 1h 9m |
| Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Jefferson Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Market Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Pine Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 61.9 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bourbon, MO and St. Louis, MO.
1
Start on MO N
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pine Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
3
Merge onto I 44
62 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 44
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 44
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
5
Continue on I 44
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
6
Continue on I 44
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 289
Toward Jefferson Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Jefferson Avenue
9
Turn right onto Market Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
10
Arrive at destination
Market Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Bourbon, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 72.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
Navigation decision point
Toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 44
Merge onto I 44
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
71.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward Jefferson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 289
Toward Jefferson Avenue
3
72.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Market Street
Turn right onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.51 one way
$23.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.63 | $25.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.16 | $28.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.25 | $32.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.30 | $4.71 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
St. Louis, MO
Late night in St. Louis on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience for this 73.6-mile journey, with 84% of the route being interstate driving. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-44, which forms the backbone of this trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 61.9 miles on this main highway, suggesting a consistent pace for much of the drive. While the specific road names honor officers, the overall character is that of efficient interstate travel, designed for covering distance rather than leisurely sightseeing.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.9 mi on I 44.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bourbon, MO to St. Louis, MO is easy. At 1h 26m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 44): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in St. Louis, MO
Full guide →The Gateway City of St. Louis is the epitome of the modern Midwestern metropolis. Missouri's second-largest city is vibrant but laid-back, populous but navigable, historic but still relevant. The city's planners have created an aesthetically beautiful city, with plenty of green space amidst buildings both old and new, framed by the majestic Mississippi and Missouri rivers. And capping it all is the world's tallest man-made monument, the beautiful and iconic Gateway Arch. St. Louis is a city of culture and surprisingly inexpensive. Among American cities, only Washington, D.C. has more free attractions for tourists and residents alike. Hotels, restaurants, and even parking garages avoid the premium pricing common in other big cities. Although often overlooked, St. Louis can be an affordable, educational, and fun family getaway.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 73.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.9 miles on I 44. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 44): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at St. Louis, MO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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