Origin
Esther, MO
Afternoon in Esther on Saturday
Local time
1:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Esther, 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
1h 6m
Distance
65.1 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Esther, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Esther, MO to St. Louis, MO covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Saint Joe Drive, South State Street, US 67 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Joe Drive | — | — |
| South State Street | — | — |
| US 67 North | — | — |
| I 55 North | — | — |
| Rosa Parks Highway | — | — |
| MO 30 East | — | — |
| Gravois Avenue | — | — |
| South Tucker Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Saint Joe Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Esther, MO and St. Louis, MO.
1
Start on Jefferson Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Jefferson Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint Joe Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Joe Drive
3
Continue on South State Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Street
4
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
5
Take the ramp left toward US 67 North: Saint Louis
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 67 North: Saint Louis
6
Merge slight left
26 mi
·
30 min
7
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
8
Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 55 North: Saint Louis
9
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
22 min
10
Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Rosa Parks Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward MO 30 East: Gravois Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
MO 30 East: Gravois Avenue
12
Turn slight right onto Gravois Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Gravois Avenue
13
Continue on South Tucker Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Tucker Boulevard
14
Turn right onto Market Street
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Esther, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.18 one way
$20.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.17 | $22.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.53 | $25.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.84 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.17 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
1:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Imperial, MO
33 mi in
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
8 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
1h 6m 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?
65.1 mi in 1h 6m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Saint Joe Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Esther, MO to St. Louis, MO is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Esther, MO to St. Louis, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 65.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Esther, MO to St. Louis, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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