Origin
Greenfield, MO
Afternoon in Greenfield on Sunday
Local time
2:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenfield, MO to St. Louis, MO
Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
253.5 mi
408 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
Trip Overview
The drive from Greenfield, MO to St. Louis, MO covers 253.5 miles and takes about 4h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Talbutt Street, Lilly Street, N Grand Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
126.8 miles from Greenfield, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 3m drive with frequent turns across 253.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Talbutt 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greenfield, MO to St. Louis, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Talbutt Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lilly Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| N Grand Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Payne Stewart Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Police Officer Ernest M | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Talbutt Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenfield, MO and St. Louis, MO.
1
Start on South Allison Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Allison Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Talbutt Street
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Talbutt Street
3
Turn right onto Lilly Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Lilly Street
4
Turn right onto N Grand Street
31 mi
·
42 min
·
N Grand Street
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
95 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
6
Exit the roundabout
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
128 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
8
Exit the roundabout
1.3 mi
·
1 min
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
108 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
10
Exit the roundabout
3.6 mi
·
4 min
11
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
201 mi
·
3 hr 39 min
·
Payne Stewart Highway
13
Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
14
Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
15
Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
16
Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Jefferson Avenue
18
Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Jefferson Avenue
19
Turn right onto Market Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 126.8 miles from Greenfield, MO, or about 2h 1m 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 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.8 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 20m
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 Greenfield, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Greenfield, MO
This is one driving day of about 253.5 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greenfield, 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 126.8 mi from Greenfield, MO · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 126.8 miles from Greenfield, 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
$38.50 one way
$77.01 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $42.45 | $84.89 |
| premium | $4.80 | $47.86 | $95.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $56.32 | $112.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.1 | 0 | $26.62 | $12.17 |
| Efficient EV | 63.4 | 0 | $22.18 | $10.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.4 | 1 | $35.49 | $16.22 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Sunday
Local time
2:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
4h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Greenfield, MO to St. Louis, MO covers 253.5 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Talbutt Street, Lilly Street, N Grand Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126.8 miles from Greenfield, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.50 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greenfield, MO to St. Louis, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Greenfield, MO to St. Louis, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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