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Trip from Desloge, MO to St. Louis, MO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

63.4 mi

102 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Desloge, MO, MO

Desloge, MO

Mikhail Nilov

Trip Overview

This straightforward 63.4-mile drive from Desloge, MO, to St. Louis, MO, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 16 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily be on US 67 and I 55, with a short segment on Rosa Parks Highway, keeping you on well-maintained roads for most of the journey. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, this trip is quite budget-friendly for a quick excursion within the Midwest. The highway-focused profile means you'll be covering ground efficiently without needing to break it up into an overnight stay. This route offers a practical way to get from one point in Missouri to another with minimal fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 67 26.6 mi 30m
I 55 20.5 mi 22m
Rosa Parks Highway 12.5 mi 15m
North Desloge Drive 1.5 mi 2m
South Tucker Boulevard 1.3 mi 3m
Gravois Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Chestnut Street <0.1 mi <1m
Market Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 67 — 26.6 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Desloge, MO and St. Louis, MO.

1

Start on Chestnut Street

262 ft · 17 sec · Chestnut Street
2

Turn left onto US 67 Business; MO 8

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Desloge Drive
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward US 67 North: Saint Louis
4

Merge onto US 67

26 mi · 30 min · US 67
5

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67

0.3 mi · 27 sec · US 67
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
7

Merge onto I 55

21 mi · 22 min · I 55
8

Continue on I 55

12 mi · 15 min · Rosa Parks Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 207A Toward MO 30 East: Gravois Avenue Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn slight right onto Gravois Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Gravois Avenue
11

Continue on South Tucker Boulevard

1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tucker Boulevard
12

Turn right onto Market Street

86 ft · 2 sec · Market Street
13

Arrive at destination

Market Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census-designated place in Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Imperial, MO

32 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.

Popular next leg

Imperial, MO to St. Louis, MO

22.7 mi · 30m

Pacing Suggestions

De Soto, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Festus, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Desloge, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 67 Business; MO 8 / North Desloge Drive

Turn left onto US 67 Business; MO 8 / North Desloge Drive

Navigation decision point

5
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward US 67 North: Saint Louis

Navigation decision point

Toward US 67 North: Saint Louis
4
27.9 mi into trip | ~33m in | US 67

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
28.3 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
7
61.6 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the exit toward MO 30 East: Gravois Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 207A Toward MO 30 East: Gravois Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.91 one way

$19.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.88 $21.77
premium $4.89 $12.20 $24.40
diesel $5.61 $14.00 $28.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19 0 $6.66 $3.04
Efficient EV 15.9 0 $5.55 $2.54
EV Truck/SUV 25.4 0 $8.88 $4.06

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Desloge, MO

Late night in Desloge on Tuesday

Local time

4:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

St. Louis, MO

Late night in St. Louis on Tuesday

Local time

4:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Imperial, MO

32 mi in

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

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 16m 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 highway-focused experience for 74% of this 63.4-mile drive. Your journey will largely consist of straightforward travel on major roads like US 67 and I 55. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.6 miles on US 67, allowing for a good period of consistent driving. While not a winding scenic byway, this route prioritizes directness, getting you to your destination efficiently. The road character remains consistent, offering a predictable and functional driving experience.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.6 mi on US 67.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 67 and I 55. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 67 Business; MO 8 / North Desloge Drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 67 Business; MO 8 / North Desloge Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 27.9 miles (US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 16m. Total distance: 63.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26.6 miles on US 67. 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: near the start (US 67 Business; MO 8 / North Desloge Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 27.9 miles (US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes — Gateway Arch National Park and Ste. Geneviève National Historical 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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