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
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:
Want to research more popular hotels in St. Louis? Click the blue button below.
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:
Want to research more popular restaurants in St. Louis? Click the blue button below.
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!
What is your favorite restaurant in St. Louis? (12 answers)
Good St. Louis dines? (6 answers)
Great lunch places in St Louis (6 answers)
Good family vacation within 10 hours of St. Louis (not Branson)? (5 answers)
Where are the best places to stay in St. Louis? (5 answers)
Click the button below to explore more questions and answers related to St. Louis.
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!