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Trip from Overland, MO to St. Louis, MO

Drive Time

19m

Distance

14 mi

23 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
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.

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Overland to St. Louis is a quick, 14.1-mile journey that typically takes about 18 minutes to complete. Because this route stays within the Midwest, you will remain in a familiar regional landscape for the entirety of the trip. You can easily manage this as a single-day outing, as it requires zero stops and fits comfortably into a short morning or afternoon window. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute or quick visit. Whether you are heading into the city for work or leisure, this straightforward connection is highly practical and efficient.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

7 miles from Overland, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

This 14.1-mile trek functions as a turn-heavy local drive rather than an interstate cruising experience. You won't spend any time on major highways, as the route relies entirely on local navigation through Woodson Road, Page Avenue, and I-170 South. Because there is no highway share to speak of, expect a more stop-and-go experience compared to long-distance road trips. With no long uninterrupted stretches—the longest being 0 miles on Woodson Road—you should prepare for frequent adjustments to your speed and direction. It is a functional, urban-style drive that requires your full attention at intersections.

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.
Jack Buck Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near I 170 / Inner Belt Expressway.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 14 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (I 170 / Inner Belt Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles (I 64; US 40 / Daniel Boone Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 170 / Inner Belt Expressway

Merge onto I 170 / Inner Belt Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
5.4 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 1A Toward I 64 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
5
6 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 64; US 40 / Daniel Boone Expressway

Merge onto I 64; US 40 / Daniel Boone Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.3 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward 14th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 39A Toward 14th Street
5
13.5 mi into trip | ~18m in | South 14th Street

Turn left onto South 14th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jack Buck Memorial Highway 5.8 mi 7m
Inner Belt Expressway 3.9 mi 4m
Daniel Boone Expressway 1.6 mi 1m
Woodson Road 1 mi 1m
Page Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
South 14th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Market Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Jack Buck Memorial Highway — 5.8 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Overland, MO and St. Louis, MO.

1

Start on the route

69 ft · 8 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Woodson Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Woodson Road
3

Turn left onto Page Avenue

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Page Avenue
4

Take the ramp slight right toward I 170 South

0.2 mi · 13 sec · I 170 South
5

Merge slight left onto Inner Belt Expressway

3.9 mi · 4 min · Inner Belt Expressway
6

Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

0.5 mi · 46 sec · I 64 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
7

Merge slight left onto Daniel Boone Expressway

1.6 mi · 1 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
8

Continue on Jack Buck Memorial Highway

5.8 mi · 7 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway
9

Take the exit slight right toward 14th Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · 14th Street
10

Turn left onto South 14th Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · South 14th Street
11

Turn right onto Market Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Market Street
12

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a short, 18-minute drive, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time. You do not need to worry about planning for rest stops, as the distance is short enough to drive straight through without a break. Keep in mind that because this route is entirely local, traffic patterns on Woodson Road and Page Avenue may fluctuate significantly during peak commuting hours. To ensure a smooth trip, check local traffic reports before you head out to avoid any congestion on these surface streets. Given the low $2 fuel cost, you can focus your budget on your destination rather than worrying about gas expenses along the way.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7 miles from Overland, MO, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.8 miles.

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 14 miles or 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 7 miles or 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 16m

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 Overland, 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 Overland, MO

This is one driving day of about 14 miles and 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Overland, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Jack Buck Memorial Highway for about 5.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7 mi from Overland, MO · 9m into the drive

Downtown East Saint Louis, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Saint Louis, IL

7 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

East Saint Louis, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Saint Louis, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7 miles from Overland, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gateway Arch National Park

Gateway Arch National Park

National Park

Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour $19 near mile 14
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.13 one way

$4.25 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $2.34 $4.69
premium $4.80 $2.64 $5.29
diesel $5.64 $3.11 $6.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.2 0 $1.47 $0.67
Efficient EV 3.5 0 $1.22 $0.56
EV Truck/SUV 5.6 0 $1.96 $0.90

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 21 hours ago

Origin

Overland, MO

Morning in Overland on Monday

Local time

7:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

St. Louis, MO

Morning in St. Louis on Monday

Local time

7:20 AM

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

13 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 Overland, MO to St. Louis, MO covers 14 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jack Buck Memorial Highway, Inner Belt Expressway, Daniel Boone Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7 miles from Overland, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.13 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 is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 14 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (I 170 / Inner Belt Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles (I 64; US 40 / Daniel Boone Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Overland, MO to St. Louis, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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