Origin
Brentwood, MO
Afternoon in Brentwood on Saturday
Local time
2:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brentwood, MO to St. Louis, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brentwood, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
Brentwood, MO to St. Louis, MO is 9.5 miles and takes about 14m via Jack Buck Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Missouri, making it a convenient local drive. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a need for attention to navigation rather than a winding scenic journey. Given its brevity, this drive is easily accomplished within a single day, offering flexibility for departure times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Buck Memorial Highway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Daniel Boone Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Eager Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Brentwood Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 14th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Litzsinger Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Hanley Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jack Buck Memorial Highway
— 5.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood, MO and St. Louis, MO.
1
Start on this road
68 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
59 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto Litzsinger Road
300 ft
·
12 sec
·
Litzsinger Road
4
Turn left onto South Brentwood Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Brentwood Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Eager Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Eager Road
6
Turn slight right onto South Hanley Road
61 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Hanley Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 64 East, US 40 East
8
Merge onto I 64; US 40
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Daniel Boone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 64; US 40
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Jack Buck Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 39A
Toward 14th Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto South 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
South 14th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Market Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Market Street
13
Arrive at destination
Market Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9 — 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
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 64 East, US 40 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 East, US 40 East
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 64; US 40 / Daniel Boone Expressway
Merge onto I 64; US 40 / Daniel Boone Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
South 14th Street
Turn left onto South 14th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.49 one way
$2.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Afternoon in St. Louis on Saturday
Local time
2:43 PM
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
4 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
14m 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 route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 12% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through a mix of roads, including Jack Buck Memorial Highway, Daniel Boone Expressway, and Eager Road, requiring constant awareness of turns and traffic. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 5.8 miles on Jack Buck Memorial Highway, after which you can expect more frequent directional changes. The drive progresses through suburban and urban environments, so be prepared for varying speed limits and local traffic patterns.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Jack Buck Memorial 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 9.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (I 64; US 40 / Daniel Boone Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Jack Buck Memorial Highway. 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: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (I 64; US 40 / Daniel Boone Expressway): 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 Trip.ovh 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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