Origin
Crestwood, MO
Late night in Crestwood on Sunday
Local time
1:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crestwood, MO to St. Louis, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crestwood, MO
Theodore Nguyen
Trip Overview
Crestwood, MO to St. Louis, MO is 13.2 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Missouri. Given its profile as a turn-heavy local drive, expect to navigate city streets and potentially varied speed limits. It's a straightforward hop, ideal for a quick journey without needing an overnight stay. You'll find this route is more about efficient transit than extensive sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Watson Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Jefferson Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Elm Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Market Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
— 3.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestwood, MO and St. Louis, MO.
1
Start on MO 366
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Watson Road
2
Turn left onto South Elm Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Elm Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 44 East
4
Merge onto I 44
2.4 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Elm Avenue
Turn left onto South Elm Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 44 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 44 East
3
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 44 / Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 44 / Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
10.7 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
12.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Market Street
Turn right onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.27 | $4.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
1:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
19 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
21m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you won't be spending much time on high-speed highways, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.5 miles on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway. As you make your way from Crestwood to St. Louis, anticipate frequent intersections and changes in direction. The drive will feel more like navigating through connected neighborhoods and business districts rather than a continuous highway cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near South Elm Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (South Elm Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 44 / Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 21m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway. 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 1.3 miles (South Elm Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 44 / Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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