Origin
St. Louis, MO
Evening in St. Louis on Thursday
Local time
7:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St. Louis, MO to Saint George, MO
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
15m
Distance
10.2 mi
16 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint George, MO
Enes Ersahin
Trip Overview
The drive from St. Louis, MO to Saint George, MO covers 10.2 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, South Tucker Boulevard, Gravois Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.9 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 10.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 15m highway drive covering 10.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and South Tucker Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.9 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and South Tucker Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Tucker Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Tucker Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Tucker Boulevard
Turn left onto South Tucker Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Reavis Barracks Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 199
Toward Reavis Barracks Road
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Huntingdon Lane
Turn right onto Huntingdon Lane
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| South Tucker Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Gravois Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Reavis Barracks Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Huntingdon Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 7.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis, MO and Saint George, 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
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 55
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 199
Toward Reavis Barracks Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto Reavis Barracks Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Reavis Barracks Road
8
Turn right onto Huntingdon Lane
422 ft
·
14 sec
·
Huntingdon Lane
9
Arrive at destination
Huntingdon Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.59 one way
$3.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.96 | $3.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Saint George, MO
Evening in Saint George on Thursday
Local time
7:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
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
15m 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 Saint George, MO covers 10.2 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, South Tucker Boulevard, Gravois Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.1 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 $1.59 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 straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Tucker Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from St. Louis, MO to Saint George, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park.
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