Origin
St. Louis, MO
Late night in St. Louis on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St. Louis, MO to Winchester, 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
31m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 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 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winchester, MO
Cats Coming
Trip Overview
St. Louis to Winchester is 21.2 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Daniel Boone Expressway/Manchester Road/Jack Buck Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest hop stays within Missouri, offering a straightforward journey. It’s a quick drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a major time commitment. Consider this trip if you're looking for efficiency and a direct path between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Boone Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Manchester Road | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Jack Buck Memorial Highway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Market Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| I 270 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Solley Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Daniel Boone Expressway
— 5.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis, MO and Winchester, 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
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 25
Toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
259 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
Use the slight left lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
this road
Exit 25
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
9
Merge onto I 270
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 270
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 9
Toward MO 100: Manchester Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward MO 100 West: Manchester Road West
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
493 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
Exit 9
Toward MO 100 West: Manchester Road
13
Turn straight onto MO 100
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Manchester Road
14
Turn left onto Solley Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Solley Drive
15
Keep slight left at fork
242 ft
·
17 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 16.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
13.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25
Toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
8
13.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 South: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
7
16.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward MO 100: Manchester Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward MO 100: Manchester Road
8
16.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 100 West: Manchester Road West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MO 100 West: Manchester Road West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Winchester, MO
Late night in Winchester on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
5 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
31m 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 drive features a mixed profile, with 35% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate stretches of Daniel Boone Expressway, Manchester Road, and Jack Buck Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is about 5.7 miles on the Daniel Boone Expressway. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially more local road conditions as you get closer to your destination.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Daniel Boone Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near I 64; US 40 / Jack Buck Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 21.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
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 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Winchester, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.
Chicago
13.7 mi in
|
~18m
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 31m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). 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 5.7 miles on Daniel Boone 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 Winchester, 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 1.9 miles (I 64; US 40 / Jack Buck Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Winchester, 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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