Origin
St. Louis, MO
Evening in St. Louis on Thursday
Local time
6:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St. Louis, MO to Cedar Hill, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedar Hill, MO
Anthony Rahayel
Trip Overview
The drive from St. Louis, MO to Cedar Hill, MO covers 35.5 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO 30, I 55, I 270 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.9 miles on MO 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 35.5 miles, with most of the trip on MO 30 and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.9 miles on MO 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 30 and I 55. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 55 South: Memphis
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 55 South: Memphis
8
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward US 50, US 61, US 67, I 255, I 270: Lindbergh Boulevard, Chicago, Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 197
Toward US 50, US 61, US 67, I 255, I 270: Lindb...
6
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 255, I 270: Chicago, Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 255, I 270: Chicago, Kansas City
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 West: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 270 West: Kansas City
7
15.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward MO 30: Gravois Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward MO 30: Gravois Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between St. Louis, MO and Cedar Hill, MO, road signs point toward Chicago and Kansas City.
Chicago
11.5 mi in
|
~16m
Kansas City
11.5 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 30 | 18.9 mi | 24m |
| I 55 | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| I 270 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| South Tucker Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| MO BB | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Gravois Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 30
— 18.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis, MO and Cedar Hill, MO.
1
Start on Market Street
86 ft
·
4 sec
·
Market Street
2
Turn left onto South Tucker Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Tucker Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Turn straight onto Gravois Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Gravois Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 55 South: Memphis
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 55
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
I 55
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 197
Toward US 50, US 61, US 67, I 255, I 270: Lindbergh Boulevard, Chicago, Kansas City
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 255, I 270: Chicago, Kansas City
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 270 West: Kansas City
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 270
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 270
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 3
Toward MO 30: Gravois Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto MO 30
19 mi
·
24 min
·
MO 30
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward MO BB
13
Turn slight left onto MO BB
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
MO BB
14
Turn left onto Cedar Hill Road
379 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cedar Hill Road
15
Turn right
51 ft
·
3 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from St. Louis, MO · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from St. Louis, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cedar Hill, MO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cedar Hill, MO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Cedar Hill, MO
Evening in Cedar Hill on Thursday
Local time
6:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
18 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
49m 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 Cedar Hill, MO covers 35.5 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 30, I 55, I 270. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 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 $5.55 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between St. Louis, MO and Cedar Hill, MO, road signs point toward Chicago and Kansas City.
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