Origin
Sullivan, MO
Late night in Sullivan on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sullivan, MO to St. Louis, 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
1h 20m
Distance
67.3 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sullivan, MO
Chris Duan
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Sullivan and St. Louis, this 67.3-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 20 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate entirely within the Midwest region of Missouri. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $10, this route is highly efficient for commuters or travelers looking for a quick transition between these two points. Because the drive is short and direct, there is no need to plan for overnight stops or complicated logistics. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major corridors, making this a reliable and predictable path for your travel itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 54.6 mi | 1h 1m |
| 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 |
| South Jefferson Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Market Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Springfield Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Church Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 54.6 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sullivan, MO and St. Louis, MO.
1
Start on this road
55 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West Washington Street
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Washington Street
3
Enter roundabout onto West Vine Street
176 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Vine Street
4
Continue on West Vine Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Vine Street
5
Turn left onto South Church Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Church Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto US Historic 66
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Springfield Road
7
Turn left onto MO 185
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
MO 185
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
9
Merge onto I 44
55 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 44
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 44
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
11
Continue on I 44
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
12
Continue on I 44
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 289
Toward Jefferson Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Jefferson Avenue
15
Turn right onto Market Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
16
Arrive at destination
Market Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.6 miles from Sullivan, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 64.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Washington Street
Turn right onto West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Vine Street
Enter roundabout onto West Vine Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US Historic 66 / West Springfield Road
At end of road, turn right onto US Historic 66 / West Springfield Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
Navigation decision point
Toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
7
64.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward Jefferson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 289
Toward Jefferson Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.52 one way
$21.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.95 | $25.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
St. Louis, MO
Late night in St. Louis on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
17 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
1h 20m 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 highway-focused experience, as 81% of this route is comprised of high-speed transit. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-44, which serves as the backbone of the trip, including a significant 54.6-mile stretch that allows for consistent cruising. The journey also carries you along segments designated as the Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway and the Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway. While the transition from Sullivan to St. Louis is largely defined by this interstate grind, the lack of required stops means you can maintain a steady rhythm throughout the drive. It is a functional, high-speed connection that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding backroads.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.6 mi on I 44.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Washington Street.
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 1h 20m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Washington Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (West Vine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles (US Historic 66 / West Springfield Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
982 ft
439 ft
Total Climb
240 ft
Total Descent
758 ft
Highest Point
982 ft
Elevation Range
543 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Sullivan, MO
Full guide →St. Louis Area is the region around St. Louis, Missouri. It borders St. Louis Metro East (Illinois) along the Mississippi River. Within Missouri, it borders Southeast Missouri, Central Missouri, and Northeast Missouri.
Arriving 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 1h 20m. Total distance: 67.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.6 miles on I 44. 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: near the start (West Washington Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (West Vine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles (US Historic 66 / West Springfield Road): Navigation decision point.
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 St. Louis, 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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