Origin
St. Louis, MO
Afternoon in St. Louis on Thursday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St. Louis, MO to Bourbon, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
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
Excellent
4 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
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.
Bourbon, MO
Chad Populis
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 73.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
4 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: excellent.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
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
|
~2m in
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South Jefferson Avenue
Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 44 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 44 West
3
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
6
72.7 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~1h 25m in
|
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
·
Market Street
2
Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Jefferson Avenue
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
5
Continue on I 44
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
6
Continue on I 44
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
7
Continue on I 44
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
8
Continue on I 44; US 50
58 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 218
Toward MO N, MO C, MO J: Bourbon
10
Turn left onto MO C
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pine Street
11
Arrive at destination
MO N
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Flying J EV Charging Station
Sullivan, Missouri
Other
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Sullivan, Missouri
Electrify America
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Sullivan, Missouri
Blink
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Sullivan, Missouri
Blink
1 DCFC
Blink: 2
Other: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
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
Afternoon in Bourbon on Thursday
Local time
2:11 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
17 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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