Origin
Cole Camp, MO
Night in Cole Camp on Wednesday
Local time
9:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cole Camp, MO to St. Louis, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
193.9 mi
312 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 3m
★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This 193.9-mile journey from Cole Camp, MO, to St. Louis, MO, is an achievable day trip, estimated to take around 3 hours and 14 minutes of driving time. The route primarily utilizes East Main Street, Southwest Boulevard, and US 54 East, with no highway driving, suggesting a more local road experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $29, this drive offers an economical way to travel between two points within the Midwest region. The single recommended stop allows for flexibility in planning your travel day. Given its manageable distance and duration, it's well-suited for a single-day adventure without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
97 miles from Cole Camp, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 193.9-mile stretch. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily on surface streets and US highways, offering a more intimate connection with the landscape. The absence of long, uninterrupted stretches means you'll be engaging with the road frequently, making it a dynamic driving experience. This type of route often involves passing through towns and varied terrains, so keep your attention sharp for changes in speed limits and road conditions as you make your way toward St. Louis.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cole Camp, MO to St. Louis, MO is easy. At 3h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cole Camp, MO to St. Louis, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Southwest Boulevard | — | — |
| US 54 East | — | — |
| C | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| I 64 East | — | — |
| Avenue of the Saints | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cole Camp, MO and St. Louis, MO.
1
Start on South Maple Street
75 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Maple Street
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
20 mi
·
27 min
·
East Main Street
3
Keep slight left
161 ft
·
3 sec
4
Keep slight right
3.4 mi
·
4 min
5
Turn left
13 mi
·
17 min
6
Turn right
13 ft
·
1 sec
7
Turn left
98 ft
·
2 sec
8
Turn straight
22 mi
·
29 min
9
Turn right onto Southwest Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Southwest Boulevard
10
Take the ramp left toward US 54 East: Fulton
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 54 East: Fulton
11
Merge slight left onto C. F. “Red” Whaley Expressway
32 mi
·
35 min
·
C. F. “Red” Whaley Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
13
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
62 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
15
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
28 mi
·
33 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
16
Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Daniel Boone Expressway
17
Continue on Jack Buck Memorial Highway
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Jack Buck Memorial Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward 14th Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
14th Street
19
Turn left onto South 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
South 14th Street
20
Turn right onto Market Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Market Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour and 14-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Cole Camp to maximize your daylight and flexibility. Since there's only one recommended stop and no highway stretches, you can easily pace yourself with brief breaks as needed. The estimated fuel cost of $29 is quite reasonable, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Cole Camp. Keep an eye out for the transitions in road types as you move from local streets onto US 54 East, as this will likely be the most significant change in driving character along the 193.9-mile route.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97 miles from Cole Camp, MO, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 43 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near St. Louis, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cole Camp, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cole Camp, MO
This is one driving day of about 193.9 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Cole Camp, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97 mi from Cole Camp, MO · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 97 miles from Cole Camp, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in St. Louis, MO
The final approach into St. Louis, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around St. Louis, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.31 one way
$60.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $33.28 | $66.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $37.31 | $74.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.81 | $85.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.2 | 0 | $20.36 | $9.31 |
| Efficient EV | 48.5 | 0 | $16.97 | $7.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.6 | 0 | $27.15 | $12.41 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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
Night in St. Louis on Wednesday
Local time
9:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Liberty, MO
97 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
3h 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cole Camp, MO to St. Louis, MO covers 193.9 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, Southwest Boulevard, US 54 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97 miles from Cole Camp, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Cole Camp, MO to St. Louis, MO is easy. At 3h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cole Camp, MO to St. Louis, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cole Camp, MO to St. Louis, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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