Origin
St. Louis, MO
Night in St. Louis on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St. Louis, MO to Bloomfield, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 6m
Distance
154.5 mi
249 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 55m
★
6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 12m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 28m
8 PM
2h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomfield, MO
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Trip Overview
This 154.5-mile journey from St. Louis to Bloomfield, Missouri, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 3 hours and 6 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via South Tucker Boulevard and Gravois Avenue before merging onto I-55 South. With a projected fuel cost of around $23, this route offers an economical option for exploring the Midwest. The profile suggests a "turn-heavy local drive," indicating you'll be making frequent turns rather than cruising on high-speed highways. This makes it a manageable day trip, allowing for a relaxed pace and potential for spontaneous stops along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.3 miles from St. Louis, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 115.4 mi | 2h 6m |
| MO 25 | 30.4 mi | 45m |
| Nash Road | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| South Tucker Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Prairie Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Gravois Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Missouri Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 115.4 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis, MO and Bloomfield, MO.
1
Start on Market Street
86 ft
·
4 sec
·
Market Street
2
Turn left onto South Tucker Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Tucker Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Turn straight onto Gravois Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Gravois Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 55 South: Memphis
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 55
115 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
·
I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 91
Toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
7
Keep slight right at fork
160 ft
·
3 sec
Exit 91
Toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
8
Turn right onto MO AB
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Nash Road
9
Enter roundabout onto MO 25
191 ft
·
3 sec
·
MO 25
Toward MO 25 South: Delta
10
Continue on MO 25
30 mi
·
45 min
·
MO 25
Toward MO 25 South: Delta
11
Turn right onto MO AA
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Prairie Street
12
Turn right onto MO J
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Missouri Street
13
Arrive at destination
MO J
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration and "turn-heavy local drive" character, starting your trip after the morning rush hour in St. Louis is advisable to avoid congestion. Since this is a single-day trip covering 154.5 miles, you'll have plenty of flexibility for stops. Plan for at least one stop to break up the drive and refuel if necessary, keeping the estimated $23 fuel cost in mind. Keep an eye on your GPS, as the frequent turns and reliance on local roads mean it's easy to miss a crucial directional change. A good tip is to familiarize yourself with the initial few turns out of St. Louis before you depart.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.3 miles from St. Louis, MO, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 34 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.3 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomfield, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving St. Louis, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from St. Louis, MO
This is one driving day of about 154.5 miles and 3h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from St. Louis, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 115.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.3 miles from St. Louis, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 115.4 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
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 123 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 55 South: Memphis
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 55 South: Memphis
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
117.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 91
Toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
7
117.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 91
Toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
5
123 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
|
MO 25
Enter roundabout onto MO 25 toward MO 25 South: Delta
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MO 25 South: Delta
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.15 one way
$48.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.52 | $53.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.73 | $59.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.11 | $68.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.22 | $7.42 |
| Efficient EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.52 | $6.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.63 | $9.89 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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
Bloomfield, MO
Night in Bloomfield on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
3h 6m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gateway Arch National Park
National Park
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...
0 mi from route
~1 min detour
$19
View on nps.gov
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the B...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 58.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a driving experience that leans heavily on local roads, as indicated by the "turn-heavy local drive" profile and a 0% highway share. The drive begins with city streets in St. Louis, transitioning through various local routes before eventually reaching I-55 South. While there isn't a "longest stretch" noted, the nature of the route suggests frequent changes in speed and direction. You'll likely encounter a mix of urban and suburban scenery as you make your way south, with the road character adapting as you leave the metropolitan area behind.
94% 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: 115.4 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and MO 25. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 6m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
On the drive from St. Louis, MO to Bloomfield, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo Ab: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport along the way.
Mo Ab: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
117.2 mi in
|
~2h 10m
About the Cities
Starting 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 3h 6m. Total distance: 154.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 115.4 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park and Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Bloomfield, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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