Origin
St. Louis, MO
Late night in St. Louis on Sunday
Local time
4:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St. Louis, MO to Old Jamestown, 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
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
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.
Old Jamestown, MO
C. Spencer van Gulick
Trip Overview
This short 16.4-mile drive from St. Louis to Old Jamestown, Missouri, is easily manageable in about 32 minutes, making it a perfect option for a quick local excursion. The route primarily utilizes North Florissant Avenue, Old Halls Ferry Road, and Halls Ferry Road, with no highway driving involved. Given its brief duration, this trip is ideal as a single-day adventure, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect a fuel cost of around $3 for this journey. The drive offers a straightforward local feel, connecting two points within the Midwest region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Florissant Avenue | 5.4 mi | 10m |
| Old Halls Ferry Road | 5.2 mi | 10m |
| Halls Ferry Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Riverview Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Tucker Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North 13th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Parker Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Florissant Avenue
— 5.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis, MO and Old Jamestown, 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
5.4 mi
·
10 min
·
North Florissant Avenue
6
Turn right onto MO 367
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverview Boulevard
7
Enter roundabout onto Halls Ferry Road
504 ft
·
10 sec
·
Halls Ferry Road
8
Continue on Halls Ferry Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Halls Ferry Road
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Old Halls Ferry Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Halls Ferry Road
10
Continue on Parker Road
433 ft
·
14 sec
·
Parker Road
11
Turn left onto Old Halls Ferry Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Halls Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right
169 ft
·
12 sec
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
1 min
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 16.2 — 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
7.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Halls Ferry Road
Enter roundabout onto Halls Ferry Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
10.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Old Halls Ferry Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Old Halls Ferry Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Old Halls Ferry Road
Turn left onto Old Halls Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
16.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 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 | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
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
Old Jamestown, MO
Late night in Old Jamestown on Sunday
Local time
4:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
6 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
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, characterized by its continuous engagement with city streets rather than open highway. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily through neighborhoods and commercial areas. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.4 miles along North Florissant Avenue, offering a brief period of consistent travel before encountering more turns. The road's personality is one of constant adjustment, requiring your attention as you make your way through various local arteries.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on North Florissant Avenue.
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 8 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 16.4 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: at 0.8 miles (North 13th Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (Halls Ferry Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.9 miles (Old Halls Ferry Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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: 16.4 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on North Florissant Avenue. 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 Old Jamestown, 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 7.8 miles (Halls Ferry Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.9 miles (Old Halls Ferry Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Old Jamestown, 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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