Origin
St. Louis, MO
Night in St. Louis on Tuesday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St. Louis, MO to Bourbon, MO
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
73.6 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
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6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
This 73.6-mile drive from St. Louis, MO to Bourbon, MO is a straightforward, one-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 27 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with no highway driving, making it a turn-heavy local experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $11, which is quite budget-friendly. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. The journey stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel throughout.
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
36.8 miles from St. Louis, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 73.6-mile journey, as the highway share is 0%. The route is characterized by its frequent turns rather than long, straight stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 58.3 miles on the Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor. This road profile suggests a more engaging driving experience, potentially moving through various communities and landscapes at a moderate pace, rather than a high-speed highway cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor is the longest continuous segment at about 58.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near South Jefferson Avenue.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from St. Louis, MO to Bourbon, MO is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (South Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 44 / Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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South Jefferson Avenue
Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
2.2 mi into trip
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~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 44 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 44 West
3
2.4 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 44 / Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 44 / Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
72.7 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward MO N, MO C, MO J: Bourbon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 218
Toward MO N, MO C, MO J: Bourbon
4
73 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
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MO C / West Pine Street
Turn left onto MO C / West Pine Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor | 58.3 mi | 1h 4m |
| Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Jefferson Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Market Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Pine Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
— 58.3 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis, MO and Bourbon, MO.
1
Start on Market Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Market Street
2
Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.2 mi
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2 min
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South Jefferson Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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17 sec
Toward I 44 West
4
Merge onto I 44
2.3 mi
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3 min
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Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
5
Continue on I 44
3.5 mi
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4 min
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Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
6
Continue on I 44
2.7 mi
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3 min
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Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
7
Continue on I 44
3.5 mi
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4 min
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Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
8
Continue on I 44; US 50
58 mi
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1 hr 4 min
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Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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47 sec
Exit 218
Toward MO N, MO C, MO J: Bourbon
10
Turn left onto MO C
0.6 mi
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1 min
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West Pine Street
11
Arrive at destination
MO N
Trip Plan
With a duration of just under 1.5 hours, this short trip offers considerable flexibility. You can leave St. Louis at your leisure, perhaps after morning rush hour, to avoid any congestion. Since the longest stretch is 58.3 miles, you won't need to worry about extended periods without services. Plan for a brief stop if needed, but the drive is easily manageable in one go. Keep an eye out for the transitions between named roads like the Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway, and Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway, as these mark changes in your immediate surroundings.
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 36.8 miles from St. Louis, MO, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.3 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 73.6 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.8 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bourbon, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, MO
This is one driving day of about 73.6 miles and 1h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from St. Louis, 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 Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor for about 58.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.8 mi from St. Louis, MO · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 73.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from St. Louis, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bourbon, MO
The final approach into Bourbon, 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 Bourbon, 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
$11.51 one way
$23.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.63 | $25.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.16 | $28.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.25 | $32.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.30 | $4.71 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Bourbon, MO
Night in Bourbon on Tuesday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
2 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 27m 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 St. Louis, MO to Bourbon, MO covers 73.6 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway, Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.8 miles from St. Louis, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.51 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.
The drive from St. Louis, MO to Bourbon, MO is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (South Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 44 / Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from St. Louis, MO to Bourbon, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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