Origin
Spanish Lake, MO
Late night in Spanish Lake on Tuesday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spanish Lake, 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
22m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spanish Lake, MO
David Vives
Trip Overview
Spanish Lake, MO to St. Louis, MO is 12.7 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Bellefontaine Road, Hall Street, and Andy Gammon Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Missouri, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through neighborhoods than a high-speed transit. Given its brief length, this route is ideal for a quick transit rather than an extended road trip, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bellefontaine Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Hall Street | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Andy Gammon Memorial Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Tucker Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Mark Twain Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Adelaide Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Riverview Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bellefontaine Road
— 4.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spanish Lake, MO and St. Louis, MO.
1
Start on Bellefontaine Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Bellefontaine Road
Use the left lane.
2
Continue on North Broadway
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Broadway
3
Turn left onto Riverview Drive
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Riverview Drive
4
Turn right
128 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Hall Street
5
Turn right onto MO H
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hall Street
6
Turn slight right
213 ft
·
7 sec
7
Turn slight right onto Adelaide Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Adelaide Avenue
8
Take the ramp onto Von Phul Street
209 ft
·
5 sec
·
Von Phul Street
Toward I 70 East
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn slight left
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 70 East
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 70
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mark Twain Expressway
11
Continue on I 70
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
267 ft
·
6 sec
·
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
Toward Illinois
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 249B
Toward Tucker Boulevard, Downtown Saint Louis
14
Continue on North Tucker Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Tucker Boulevard
15
Continue on South Tucker Boulevard
396 ft
·
21 sec
·
South Tucker Boulevard
16
Turn right onto Market Street
86 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Street
17
Arrive at destination
Market Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 11.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Riverview Drive
Turn left onto Riverview Drive
Navigation decision point
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn right toward Hall Street
Navigation decision point
Toward Hall Street
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Von Phul Street
Take the ramp onto Von Phul Street toward I 70 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 70 East
7
11.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 70 / Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 / Andy Gammon Memorial Highway toward Illinois
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Illinois
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Tucker Boulevard, Downtown Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 249B
Toward Tucker Boulevard, Downtown Saint Louis
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
3:12 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
2 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
22m 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,' with only about 7% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time on city streets like Bellefontaine Road, Hall Street, and Andy Gammon Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn is 4.2 miles on Bellefontaine Road. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and traffic signals, more akin to urban commuting than open-road cruising.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Bellefontaine Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near Riverview Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 12.7 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 4.3 miles (Riverview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (Von Phul Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Spanish Lake, MO and St. Louis, MO, road signs point toward Illinois and Saint Louis.
Illinois
11.2 mi in
|
~19m
|
via I 70
Saint Louis
11.3 mi in
|
~19m
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 22m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Bellefontaine Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at St. Louis, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 4.3 miles (Riverview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (Von Phul Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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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