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Trip from St. Louis, MO to Cabool, MO

Drive Time

3h 22m

Distance

171.2 mi

276 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

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Downtown Cabool, MO, MO

Cabool, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from St. Louis, MO to Cabool, MO covers 171.2 miles and takes about 3h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, North Bishop Avenue, Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.3 miles on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.00 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

85.6 miles from St. Louis, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 22m drive with frequent turns across 171.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 91.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,287 ft 464 ft

Total Climb

914 ft

Total Descent

91 ft

Highest Point

1,287 ft

~171.2 mi in

Elevation Range

823 ft

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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near South Jefferson Avenue.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 171.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 miles (South Jefferson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 44 / Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | South Jefferson Avenue

Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
5
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 44 / Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 44 / Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

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

Use the none lane.
5
105.7 mi into trip | ~2h in

Take the exit toward MO E: Rolla

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 185 Toward MO E: Rolla
5
105.9 mi into trip | ~2h in | MO E / Tim Bradley Way

Enter roundabout onto MO E / Tim Bradley Way

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
106.3 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63 / North Bishop Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63 / North Bishop Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from St. Louis, MO to Cabool, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo E: Rolla along the way.

Mo E: Rolla

105.7 mi in | ~2h

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor 91.3 mi 1h 40m
North Bishop Avenue 64.3 mi 1h 20m
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
Longest stretch: Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor — 91.3 mi, about 1h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Market Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Market Street
Use the none lane.
2

Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Avenue
Use the none lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 44 West
4

Merge onto I 44

2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
5

Continue on I 44

3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
6

Continue on I 44

2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
7

Continue on I 44

3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
8

Continue on I 44; US 50

91 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Use the none lane.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Exit 185 Toward MO E: Rolla
10

Enter roundabout onto MO E

294 ft · 5 sec · Tim Bradley Way
11

Continue on MO E

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Tim Bradley Way
Use the left / none lanes.
12

Turn slight right onto I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63

30 ft · 0 sec · North Bishop Avenue
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63

145 ft · 2 sec · North Bishop Avenue
14

Continue on I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63

64 mi · 1 hr 20 min · North Bishop Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
15

Turn right onto US 60 Business

0.5 mi · 59 sec · US 60 Business
Use the right lane.
16

Turn right

120 ft · 8 sec
17

Arrive at 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 85.6 miles from St. Louis, MO, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.3 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 85.6 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cabool, 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 171.2 miles and 3h 22m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor for about 91.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 85.6 mi from St. Louis, MO · 1h 38m into the drive

Downtown Cahokia, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cahokia, IL

86 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

Cahokia, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cahokia, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.6 miles from St. Louis, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.3 miles.

Arriving in Cabool, MO

The final approach into Cabool, 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 Cabool, 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

$26.00 one way

$52.01 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $28.67 $57.33
premium $4.80 $32.32 $64.64
diesel $5.64 $38.03 $76.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.4 0 $17.98 $8.22
Efficient EV 42.8 0 $14.98 $6.85
EV Truck/SUV 68.5 0 $23.97 $10.96

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (67% 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 1 day ago

Origin

St. Louis, MO

Afternoon in St. Louis on Sunday

Local time

2:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

SE 8 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Cabool, MO

Afternoon in Cabool on Sunday

Local time

2:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

S 9 mph 23% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

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

3 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

3h 22m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Cabool, MO covers 171.2 miles and takes about 3h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, North Bishop Avenue, Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.6 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 $26.00 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 171.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 miles (South Jefferson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 44 / Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from St. Louis, MO to Cabool, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo E: Rolla along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 464 ft to 1,287 ft elevation with about 914 ft of total climbing.

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