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 Bridgeton, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgeton, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute or a short excursion within the Missouri Midwest, the 18.4-mile journey from St. Louis to Bridgeton is a straightforward choice. You can expect the drive to take approximately 32 minutes, making it an easy day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting about $3 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel expenses for this distance. Navigating through the city, you will primarily use the Mark Twain Expressway, North Florissant Avenue, and Natural Bridge Road. This route is efficient for those moving between these two locations, offering a practical connection without the need for complex planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Twain Expressway | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| North Florissant Avenue | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Natural Bridge Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Gallatin Lane | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| North Tucker Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North 13th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Gist Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mark Twain Expressway
— 9.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis, MO and Bridgeton, MO.
1
Start on Market Street
86 ft
·
5 sec
·
Market Street
2
Turn right onto North Tucker Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Tucker Boulevard
3
Turn left onto North 13th Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North 13th Street
4
Continue on North 13th Street
364 ft
·
6 sec
·
North 13th Street
5
Continue on North Florissant Avenue
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North Florissant Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward I 70 West
7
Merge onto I 70
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Mark Twain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 235C
Toward Natural Bridge Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
265 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Natural Bridge Road, Parking D
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Natural Bridge Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Natural Bridge Road
11
Turn right onto Gallatin Lane
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Gallatin Lane
12
At end of road, turn left onto Gist Road
62 ft
·
2 sec
·
Gist Road
13
Arrive at destination
Gist Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North 13th Street
Turn left onto North 13th Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 70 / Mark Twain Expressway
Merge onto I 70 / Mark Twain Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Natural Bridge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 235C
Toward Natural Bridge Road
9
14.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Natural Bridge Road, Parking D
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Natural Bridge Road, Parking D
4
18.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Gist Road
At end of road, turn left onto Gist Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Bridgeton, MO
Night in Bridgeton on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
10 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
32m 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 trip offers a mixed driving profile that balances expressway travel with local road navigation. You will spend about 53% of your journey on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 9.7 miles on the Mark Twain Expressway. As you transition off the expressway, the character of the road shifts to the more localized pacing of North Florissant Avenue and Natural Bridge Road. Expect a functional drive that blends higher-speed transit with the standard pace of suburban and urban thoroughfares. It is a utilitarian route designed for efficiency rather than a leisurely scenic tour.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on Mark Twain Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near North 13th Street.
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 18.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.8 miles (North 13th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (I 70 / Mark Twain Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
604 ft
464 ft
Total Climb
322 ft
Total Descent
198 ft
Highest Point
604 ft
~9.2 mi in
Elevation Range
140 ft
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 Bridgeton, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Parking D along the way.
Parking D
14.7 mi in
|
~22m
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 32m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on Mark Twain Expressway. 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 Bridgeton, 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 0.8 miles (North 13th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (I 70 / Mark Twain Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Bridgeton, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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