Trip from St. Louis, MO to Cole Camp, MO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 59m

Distance

193.1 mi

311 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 46m ★

6 AM

3h 59m

8 AM

4h 25m

10 AM

4h 8m

12 PM

4h 5m

3 PM

4h 9m

5 PM

4h 24m

8 PM

3h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Cole Camp, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from St. Louis, MO to Cole Camp, MO covers 193.1 miles and takes about 3h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64 West, Jack Buck Memorial Highway, Daniel Boone Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.19 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

96.6 miles from St. Louis, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 59m. Total distance: 193.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 59m drive with frequent turns across 193.1 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.

I 64 West is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from St. Louis, MO to Cole Camp, MO is easy. At 3h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from St. Louis, MO to Cole Camp, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64 West	—	—
Jack Buck Memorial Highway	—	—
Daniel Boone Expressway	—	—
Avenue of the Saints	—	—
I 70 West	—	—
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	—	—
US 54	—	—
MO C	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 64 West — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Market Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · Market Street

Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West: Wentzville

0.3 mi · 24 sec · I 64 West, US 40 West: Wentzville

Merge slight left onto Jack Buck Memorial Highway

4.3 mi · 5 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway

Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway

5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

Continue on Avenue of the Saints

28 mi · 33 min · Avenue of the Saints

Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

62 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

0.2 mi · 28 sec · US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

Turn left

32 mi · 35 min

Take the exit slight right toward MO C

0.2 mi · 26 sec · MO C

Turn right onto Southwest Boulevard

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Southwest Boulevard

Turn left

22 mi · 29 min

Turn straight

85 ft · 3 sec

At the end of the road, turn left

13 mi · 17 min

Turn right

24 mi · 32 min

Turn left onto South Maple Street

75 ft · 3 sec · South Maple Street

Arrive at your 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 96.6 miles from St. Louis, MO, or about 1h 59m into the drive.

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 42 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 96.6 miles or 1h 59m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cole Camp, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving St. Louis, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 193.1 miles and 3h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 96.6 mi from St. Louis, MO · 1h 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wright City, MO

97 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

Chesterfield, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wright City, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.6 miles from St. Louis, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cole Camp, MO

The final approach into Cole Camp, 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 Cole Camp, 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

$30.19 one way

$60.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$33.15	$66.29
premium	$4.89	$37.16	$74.32
diesel	$5.61	$42.63	$85.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57.9	$20.28	$9.27
Efficient EV	48.3	$16.90	$7.72
EV Truck/SUV	77.2	$27.03	$12.36

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

St. Louis, MO

Morning in St. Louis on Thursday

Local time

8:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cole Camp, MO

Morning in Cole Camp on Thursday

Local time

8:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°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

1 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

3h 59m 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 Cole Camp, MO covers 193.1 miles and takes about 3h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64 West, Jack Buck Memorial Highway, Daniel Boone Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 96.6 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 $30.19 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.

The drive from St. Louis, MO to Cole Camp, MO is easy. At 3h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from St. Louis, MO to Cole Camp, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from St. Louis, MO to Cole Camp, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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