Cities Near St. Louis
Cities near St. Louis, Missouri: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Florissant, Saint Charles, Saint Peters. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to St. Louis, Missouri is Florissant, about 13 mi (21 km) away — roughly 44 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florissant | 13 mi / 21 km | 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Saint Charles | 19 mi / 30 km | 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Saint Peters | 26 mi / 42 km | 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Springfield | 86 mi / 139 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Decatur | 107 mi / 172 km | 2 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Columbia | 117 mi / 189 km | 2 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bloomington | 143 mi / 231 km | 3 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Peoria | 146 mi / 236 km | 3 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Champaign | 147 mi / 236 km | 3 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Evansville | 150 mi / 242 km | 3 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from St. Louis
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Florissant, Saint Charles, Saint Peters, Springfield. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from St. Louis
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Decatur, Columbia, Bloomington, Peoria, Champaign. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near St. Louis include Florissant, Saint Charles, Saint Peters, Springfield, Decatur. The closest is Florissant, about 13 miles (21 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Florissant
- → Best time to visit Saint Charles
- → Best time to visit Saint Peters
- → Best time to visit Springfield
- → Best time to visit Decatur
- → Best time to visit Columbia
- → Best time to visit Bloomington
- → Best time to visit Peoria
- → Best time to visit Champaign
- → Best time to visit Evansville