Origin
St. Louis, MO
Morning in St. Louis on Tuesday
Local time
7:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St. Louis, MO to Villa Ridge, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
43.1 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Villa Ridge, MO
Giorgi Gobadze
Trip Overview
St. Louis, MO to Villa Ridge, MO is 43.1 miles and takes about 54m via Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway, and Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Missouri, traveling from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The route is mostly on surface roads, so expect a more leisurely pace than a pure highway drive. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it in a single day, offering flexibility for your departure time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor | 25.1 mi | 29m |
| Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| MO 100 | 2 mi | 2m |
| South Jefferson Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Market Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
— 25.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis, MO and Villa Ridge, MO.
1
Start on Market Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
2
Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Jefferson Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 44 West
4
Merge onto I 44
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
5
Continue on I 44
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
6
Continue on I 44
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
7
Continue on I 44
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
8
Continue on I 44; US 50
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 251
Toward MO 100 West: Washington
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
11
Continue on MO 100
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
MO 100
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto MO M
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MO M
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Penn Street
76 ft
·
3 sec
·
Penn Street
14
Arrive at destination
Penn Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from St. Louis, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 65 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 42.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Jefferson Avenue
Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 44 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 44 West
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 44 / Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 44 / Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
39.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward MO 100 West: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 251
Toward MO 100 West: Washington
6
42.1 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
MO M
Turn left onto MO M
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.74 one way
$13.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Villa Ridge, MO
Morning in Villa Ridge on Tuesday
Local time
7:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
18 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
54m 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 43.1-mile drive features a highway share of only 5%, meaning most of your travel will be on surface roads. You'll encounter the longest stretch of highway, 25.1 miles, on the Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor. After this segment, you'll transition to surface roads, which typically means more intersections and a lower average speed. The overall profile is mostly surface roads, so prepare for a driving experience with frequent changes in scenery and pace.
Only 5% 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: 25.1 mi on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near South Jefferson Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 6 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 miles (South Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 44 / Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 54m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.1 miles on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1 miles (South Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 44 / Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 Villa Ridge, 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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