Origin
Wildwood, MO
Late night in Wildwood on Saturday
Local time
1:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wildwood, MO to Ladue, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wildwood, MO
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Ladue, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
Wildwood, MO to Ladue, MO is 19.9 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Avenue of the Saints, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest region, specifically Missouri, making it a quick local journey. The drive is characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation, so don't expect a high-speed interstate cruise. It's an ideal route for a quick errand or a simple transfer between two points without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive is a turn-heavy local affair, with only 22% of the route on highways. You'll be navigating a series of local roads, so keep your attention on traffic signals and intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8 miles on Avenue of the Saints, offering a brief period of more consistent driving. Expect the road conditions to change frequently as you transition between different local streets and bypasses.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avenue of the Saints is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (MO 340 / Clarkson Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
4.7 mi into trip
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~8m in
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MO 340 / Clarkson Road
Turn left onto MO 340 / Clarkson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
17.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 61
Take the exit onto US 61 toward US 67, US 61: Lindbergh Boulevard
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 28A
Toward US 67, US 61: Lindbergh Boulevard
9
17.7 mi into trip
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~27m in
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US 61
Keep slight right at fork onto US 61 toward US 67 South, US 61 South: Lindbergh Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward US 67 South, US 61 South: Lindbergh Boul...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 8 mi | 9m |
| Clarkson Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| MO 100 | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Clayton Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Barnes Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| US 61 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Manchester Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pond Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood, MO and Ladue, MO.
1
Start on this road
130 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
77 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right
114 ft
·
13 sec
4
Turn left onto Manchester Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Manchester Road
5
Turn left onto Pond Road
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Pond Road
6
Turn right onto MO 100
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
MO 100
7
Turn left onto MO 340
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Clarkson Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: St Louis
9
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit onto US 61
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 61
Exit 28A
Toward US 67, US 61: Lindbergh Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 61
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 61
Toward US 67 South, US 61 South: Lindbergh Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Clayton Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Clayton Road
13
Turn left onto Barnes Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Barnes Road
14
Arrive at destination
Barnes Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.11 one way
$6.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.42 | $6.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Ladue, MO
Late night in Ladue on Saturday
Local time
1:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
17 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
34m 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 Wildwood, MO to Ladue, MO covers 19.9 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, Clarkson Road, MO 100. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10 miles from Wildwood, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.11 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (MO 340 / Clarkson Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wildwood, MO to Ladue, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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