Origin
Dellwood, MO
Evening in Dellwood on Thursday
Local time
5:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dellwood, MO to St. Louis, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dellwood, MO
Momo King
Trip Overview
This short 12.3-mile drive from Dellwood, MO, to St. Louis, MO, is easily manageable in about 19 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The journey involves a mix of major roadways, including I-70 and West Florissant Avenue, with nearly half of the drive on highways. With a low estimated fuel cost of just $2, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. The Midwest scenery is consistent throughout, and since there are no designated stops, you have complete flexibility. This is a straightforward trip perfect for a quick commute or a brief excursion within the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this 12.3-mile route. Approximately 48% of your journey will be on highways, specifically I-70, which offers a longer stretch of uninterrupted driving at 5.9 miles. The remainder of the drive will likely involve navigating local streets like West Florissant Avenue and the Andy Gammon Memorial Highway. This blend means you'll experience both higher-speed travel and more typical urban road conditions, requiring you to adjust your driving style accordingly as you transition between these different road types.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in.
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 12.3 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (I 70 / Andy Gammon Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 70 / Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 / Andy Gammon Memorial Highway toward Illinois
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Illinois
7
10.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Tucker Boulevard, Downtown Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 249B
Toward Tucker Boulevard, Downtown Saint Louis
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Market Street
Turn right onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dellwood, MO and St. Louis, MO, road signs point toward Illinois and Saint Louis.
Illinois
10.8 mi in
|
~15m
|
via I 70
Saint Louis
10.9 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| West Florissant Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Andy Gammon Memorial Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Lucas-Hunt Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Tucker Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Chambers Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Tucker Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 5.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dellwood, MO and St. Louis, MO.
1
Start on Chambers Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Chambers Road
2
Turn right onto West Florissant Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Florissant Avenue
3
Turn right onto MO U
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lucas-Hunt Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 70
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 70
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
267 ft
·
6 sec
·
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
Toward Illinois
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 249B
Toward Tucker Boulevard, Downtown Saint Louis
9
Continue on North Tucker Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Tucker Boulevard
10
Continue on South Tucker Boulevard
396 ft
·
21 sec
·
South Tucker Boulevard
11
Turn right onto Market Street
86 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Street
12
Arrive at destination
Market Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Evening in St. Louis on Thursday
Local time
5:10 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
16 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
19m 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 Dellwood, MO to St. Louis, MO covers 12.3 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, West Florissant Avenue, Andy Gammon Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from Dellwood, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.3 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (I 70 / Andy Gammon Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Dellwood, MO and St. Louis, MO, road signs point toward Illinois and Saint Louis.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park.
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