Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Breckenridge Hills, MO
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This short 15-mile drive from St. Louis to Breckenridge Hills, Missouri, is a quick 22-minute trip that's perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate via I-64 West, the Jack Buck Memorial Highway, and the Daniel Boone Expressway. Given its brevity, this route doesn't require an overnight stay, and with an estimated fuel cost of just $2, it's an economical option. The journey is characterized by its turn-heavy local feel, making it a straightforward local transit rather than an extensive scenic tour. It’s a simple hop within the Midwest region, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Buck Memorial Highway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Inner Belt Expressway | 4 mi | 4m |
| Woodson Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Market Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Daniel Boone Expressway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Page Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Breckenridge Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Coles Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis, MO and Breckenridge Hills, MO.
Start on Market Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 64; US 40
Continue on I 64; US 40
Take the exit
Continue on I 170
Take the exit
Turn left
Turn straight onto MO D
Turn right onto Woodson Road
Turn left onto Breckenridge Road
Turn right onto Coles Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 12.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto I 64; US 40 / Jack Buck Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 170 North: Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MO D: Page Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward MO D
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Woodson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in St. Louis on Sunday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Breckenridge Hills on Sunday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a drive that's heavy on turns, reflecting its local road nature rather than a long stretch of highway. With a 0% highway share, you won't be cruising on interstates for any significant portion of this 15-mile trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not applicable here, as the route is characterized by frequent changes in direction. This means you'll be actively navigating through local streets for the entire 22-minute duration. The road's personality is that of a typical urban or suburban transit, requiring your attention to navigation and local traffic patterns.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near I 64; US 40 / Jack Buck Memorial Highway.
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 15 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: at 1.9 miles (I 64; US 40 / Jack Buck Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from St. Louis, MO to Breckenridge Hills, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo D along the way.
Mo D
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 15 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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