Where should I stop between Indianapolis and St. Louis?

driving   /   1 day   /   no pets   /   no RV


Indianapolis to St. Louis road trip planner

Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Indianapolis to St. Louis. If you're planning a road trip to St. Louis, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.

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9:00 am  start in Indianapolis
drive for about 1.5 hours

10:22 am  Rosedale (Indiana)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:22 am
drive for about 56 minutes

12:18 pm  Westfield (Illinois)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:18 pm
drive for about 45 minutes

2:03 pm  Effingham
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:03 pm
drive for about 53 minutes

3:56 pm  Greenville (Illinois)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:56 pm
drive for about 50 minutes

5:47 pm  Shiloh
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 6:47 pm
drive for about 26 minutes

7:12 pm  arrive in St. Louis
eat at Pappy's Smokehouse
stay at Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch

driving ≈ 5 hours


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Where should I stop along the way?


Where's the best place to stay in St. Louis?

Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?

The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in St. Louis.

If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch, which was mentioned 3 times on Trippy.

Here are some more hotels people talk about:

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Where's the best place to eat in St. Louis?

Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?

Trippy members suggest Pappy's Smokehouse, which was mentioned 8 times.

Here are some more restaurants people talk about:

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What are some things to do in St. Louis?

This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.

These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:

Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!

For example, here are some questions people have asked about St. Louis. Click on any question to see answers from the community!

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Do I really have to go back home?

Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!

Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a St. Louis to Indianapolis drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.

Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Indianapolis? Try searching for places within 4 hours of Indianapolis.

You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Indianapolis to St. Louis. Or get a full Indianapolis to St. Louis flight plan.

Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.

And if you know Indianapolis well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Indianapolis!

What is halfway between St Louis and Indianapolis?

Halfway between Saint Louis, MO and Indianapolis, IN The town that marks the exact halfway point is actually Walla Walla, Illinois. The closest zip code to the midpoint is 62436. The exact latitude and longitude coordinates are 39° 13' 56" N and 88° 12' 40" W.

What is the distance from St Louis from Indianapolis?

242 miles / 389 km Saint Louis to Indianapolis drive.

Where should I stop between St Louis and Chicago?

The top stops along the way from Saint Louis to Chicago (with short detours) are Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Lincoln Home National Historic Site, and Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio. Other popular stops include Harrah's Joliet, Lincoln Monument Association, and Route 66 Association of Illinois.

What is there to see between St Louis and Louisville?

The top stops along the way from Louisville to Saint Louis (with short detours) are Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, Caesars Southern Indiana, and French Lick Casino. Other popular stops include Smothers Park, Dream Car Museum, and Marengo Cave U.S. National Landmark.