Origin
Wildwood, MO
Late night in Wildwood on Sunday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wildwood, MO to St. Louis, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wildwood, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip from Wildwood to St. Louis, you are in for a quick 29.6-mile journey. Expect to spend about 43 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of thoroughfares, including the Avenue of the Saints, the Jack Buck Memorial Highway, and the Daniel Boone Expressway. With a fuel cost of only $5, it is an incredibly budget-friendly excursion within the Midwest. This route is perfect for travelers who want a simple, efficient connection between these two Missouri locations without the need for complex planning or multiple stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 8 mi | 9m |
| Jack Buck Memorial Highway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Daniel Boone Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Clarkson Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| MO 100 | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Manchester Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pond Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 14th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood, MO and St. Louis, MO.
1
Start on this road
130 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
77 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right
114 ft
·
13 sec
4
Turn left onto Manchester Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Manchester Road
5
Turn left onto Pond Road
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Pond Road
6
Turn right onto MO 100
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
MO 100
7
Turn left onto MO 340
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Clarkson Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: St Louis
9
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 64; US 40
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Daniel Boone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 64; US 40
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Jack Buck Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 39A
Toward 14th Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto South 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
South 14th Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Market Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Market Street
15
Arrive at destination
Market Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MO 340 / Clarkson Road
Turn left onto MO 340 / Clarkson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
28.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward 14th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 39A
Toward 14th Street
5
29.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
South 14th Street
Turn left onto South 14th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.63 one way
$9.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Sunday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
13 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
43m 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 trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing highway travel with local road navigation. Only 33% of your journey takes place on highways, meaning you will experience a variety of traffic conditions as you transition between roads. You should prepare for an 8-mile stretch on the Avenue of the Saints, which serves as your longest uninterrupted segment. Because the drive is relatively short, the character of the road shifts quickly from suburban stretches to the busier infrastructure closer to St. Louis. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that gets you to your destination with minimal fuss.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Avenue of the Saints.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 29.6 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (MO 340 / Clarkson Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
784 ft
464 ft
Total Climb
138 ft
Total Descent
458 ft
Highest Point
784 ft
Elevation Range
320 ft
About the Cities
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 43m. Total distance: 29.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). 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 8 miles on Avenue of the Saints. 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 St. Louis, 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (MO 340 / Clarkson Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 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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