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

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 11m ★

6 AM

3h 23m

8 AM

3h 47m

10 AM

3h 31m

12 PM

3h 29m

3 PM

3h 33m

5 PM

3h 46m

8 PM

3h 16m

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

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Cabool, MO

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from St. Louis to Cabool, you are looking at a 171.2-mile journey through the heart of Missouri. Expect to spend about 3 hours and 22 minutes behind the wheel for this trek across the Midwest. Given the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you likely won't need to book an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $26 for fuel to cover the distance. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight interstate shot, it offers a distinct change of pace from typical highway commuting. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick getaway, the trip is straightforward enough to complete without much logistical stress.

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 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive is far from a monotonous interstate grind, as it features a 0% highway share, favoring local roads instead. You will navigate stretches like the Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, North Bishop Avenue, and the Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway. Be prepared for a turn-heavy experience that requires your full attention compared to high-speed transit routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 91.3 miles along the Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, which serves as the primary backbone of your trip. You will find that the road demands a more engaged driving style, making the 171.2-mile journey feel more like a hands-on exploration of the Missouri landscape.

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.

South Jefferson Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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. 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 Cabool, MO is easy. At 3h 22m 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 Cabool, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Jefferson Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 44 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Police Officer Ernest M	Unavailable	Refreshing
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor	Unavailable	Refreshing
MO E	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Jefferson Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Market Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Market Street

Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Avenue

Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West

0.2 mi · 17 sec · I 44 West

Merge slight left onto Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

91 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Take the exit slight right toward MO E: Rolla

0.2 mi · 19 sec · MO E: Rolla

Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Tim Bradley Way

295 ft · 6 sec · Tim Bradley Way

Exit the roundabout onto Tim Bradley Way

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Tim Bradley Way

Turn slight right onto North Bishop Avenue

30 ft · 1 sec · North Bishop Avenue

Keep slight right to continue on North Bishop Avenue

144 ft · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

Continue on North Bishop Avenue

64 mi · 1 hr 20 min · North Bishop Avenue

Turn right

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Turn right

121 ft · 9 sec

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the advantage of flexibility when picking your departure time. You will only need to account for one planned stop to keep your trip efficient and comfortable. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, keep a close eye on your navigation to handle the frequent turns safely. Budgeting $26 for gas should be sufficient, but it is always smart to fuel up before leaving St. Louis to avoid fluctuating local prices. A great way to pace yourself is to plan your single stop near the end of that 91.3-mile stretch on the Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor to stretch your legs before tackling the final local segments into Cabool.

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 41m 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 85.6 miles or 1h 41m 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cabool, 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 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.

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 41m into the drive

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.

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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	51.4	$17.98	$8.22
Efficient EV	42.8	$14.98	$6.85
EV Truck/SUV	68.5	$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

Late night in St. Louis on Monday

Local time

3:35 AM

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

Late night in Cabool on Monday

Local time

3:35 AM

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 South Jefferson Avenue, I 44 West, Officer David Haynes 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.

The drive from St. Louis, MO to Cabool, MO is easy. At 3h 22m 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 Cabool, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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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Trip from St. Louis, MO to Cabool, MO

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Cabool, MO

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

St. Louis, MO

Cabool, MO

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 22m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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