Origin
Kirkwood, MO
Evening in Kirkwood on Friday
Local time
7:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kirkwood, MO to Hillsdale, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kirkwood, MO
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Hillsdale, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kirkwood, MO to Hillsdale, MO covers 12.6 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Skinker Boulevard, Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway, McCausland Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.8 miles on South Skinker Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 12.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Skinker Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 2.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near North Berry Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 12.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.6 miles (North Berry Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
North Berry Road
At end of road, turn right onto North Berry Road
Navigation decision point
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Jamieson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 284
Toward Jamieson Avenue
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Jamieson Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jamieson Avenue
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Jamieson Avenue
Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Arsenal Street
At end of road, turn left onto Arsenal Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Skinker Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| McCausland Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Kienlen Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Adams Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Lockwood Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Skinker Boulevard
— 2.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkwood, MO and Hillsdale, MO.
1
Start on West Adams Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Adams Avenue
2
Continue on West Lockwood Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lockwood Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto North Berry Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Berry Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
5
Merge onto I 44
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
·
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
6
Continue on I 44
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
7
Continue on I 44
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 284
Toward Jamieson Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
227 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Jamieson Avenue
10
Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Jamieson Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
At end of road, turn left onto Arsenal Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Arsenal Street
12
Turn right onto McCausland Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
McCausland Avenue
13
Continue on South Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Skinker Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Kienlen Avenue
15
Turn left onto Saint Louis Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Saint Louis Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Saint Louis Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 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 | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
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
Hillsdale, MO
Evening in Hillsdale on Friday
Local time
7:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
7 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
22m 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 Kirkwood, MO to Hillsdale, MO covers 12.6 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Skinker Boulevard, Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway, McCausland Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from Kirkwood, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.97 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 12.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.6 miles (North Berry Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Kirkwood, MO to Hillsdale, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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