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Trip from St. Louis, MO to Stover, MO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 42m

Distance

180.9 mi

291 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 30m ★
6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 53m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown St. Louis, MO, MO

St. Louis, MO

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Downtown Stover, MO, MO

Stover, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from St. Louis, MO to Stover, MO covers 180.9 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, MO C, US 54 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.6 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.05 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

90.5 miles from St. Louis, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 61.6 mi 1h 10m
MO C 35 mi 47m
US 54 31.9 mi 35m
Avenue of the Saints 27.8 mi 33m
MO 52 11.4 mi 16m
Daniel Boone Expressway 5.7 mi 7m
Jack Buck Memorial Highway 4.3 mi 5m
Market Street 1.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Dwight D Eisenhower Highway — 61.6 mi, about 1h 10m

Traffic on I-70

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~2,319 veh/hr typical · worst 2,912

Quietest

1 AM

~234 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

9.9×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis, MO and Stover, MO.

1

Start on Market Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · Market Street
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West: Wentzville
3

Merge onto I 64; US 40

4.3 mi · 5 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on I 64; US 40

5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on I 64; US 40; US 61

28 mi · 33 min · Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit onto US 40

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 40
Exit 1A Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Merge onto I 70; US 40

62 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 148 Toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
9

Turn left onto US 54

32 mi · 35 min · US 54
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward MO C
11

Turn right onto MO C

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Southwest Boulevard
12

Turn left onto MO C

22 mi · 29 min · MO C
13

Turn straight

85 ft · 2 sec
14

At end of road, turn left onto MO C

13 mi · 17 min · MO C
15

Turn right onto MO 52

11 mi · 16 min · MO 52
16

Turn left onto North Oak Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · North Oak Street
17

Arrive at destination

North Oak Street

Trip Plan

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 90.5 miles from St. Louis, MO, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.6 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 40 miles or 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 90.5 miles or 1h 48m 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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stover, 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.

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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 180.9 miles and 3h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 61.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Wright City, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wright City, MO

90 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

O'Fallon, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Haven, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90.5 miles from St. Louis, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.6 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 134 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 64 West, US 40 West: Wentzville

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 64 West, US 40 West: Wentzville
5
1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 64; US 40 / Jack Buck Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 64; US 40 / Jack Buck Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
39.7 mi into trip | ~50m in | US 40

Take the exit onto US 40 toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 1A Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
6
101.9 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 148 Toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
4
134 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Take the exit toward MO C

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward MO C

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.05 one way

$56.09 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $30.75 $61.51
premium $4.93 $35.10 $70.19
diesel $5.60 $39.88 $79.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.3 0 $18.99 $8.68
Efficient EV 45.2 0 $15.83 $7.24
EV Truck/SUV 72.4 0 $25.33 $11.58

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast as of Sep 2, 2026

Origin

St. Louis, MO

Late night in St. Louis on Saturday

Local time

4:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Clear

S 6 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 7:43PM CDT until September 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 7:43PM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Destination

Stover, MO

Late night in Stover on Saturday

Local time

4:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Clear

S 2 to 6 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 7:43PM CDT until September 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 7:43PM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

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

3 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

3h 42m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

180.9 mi in 3h 42m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 27% 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: 61.6 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 180.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles (I 64; US 40 / Jack Buck Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles (US 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,075 ft 464 ft

Total Climb

1,090 ft

Total Descent

479 ft

Highest Point

1,075 ft

~180.9 mi in

Elevation Range

611 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between St. Louis, MO and Stover, MO, road signs point toward Mexico, Fulton and Mo C.

Mexico

101.9 mi in | ~2h 2m

Fulton

101.9 mi in | ~2h 2m

Mo C

134 mi in | ~2h 38m

About the Cities

Starting in St. Louis, MO

Full guide →

Founded 1764

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Gateway Arch — monument in St. Louis, Missouri
  • • Missouri Botanical Garden — non-profit organization in the USA
  • • Gateway Arch National Park — American National Park in St. Louis, Missouri

Arriving in Stover, MO

Full guide →

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 42m. Total distance: 180.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (27%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 61.6 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. 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 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles (I 64; US 40 / Jack Buck Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles (US 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Stover, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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