What is the best route from Waterloo, IL to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)?

The fastest route from Waterloo, IL to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) covers 62 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) from Waterloo, IL?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) lies roughly to the north of Waterloo, IL.

Which towns do you pass between Waterloo, IL and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)?

Towns on the route from Waterloo, IL to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) include Millstadt, Columbia, East St. Louis, St. Louis, Florissant.

Waterloo, IL St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)

Distance: 62 kmDrive time: 55 min

Driving from Waterloo, IL to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) takes about 55 min via IL 3. The distance is 62 km. The straight-line distance is 50 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Marlborough, MO, Brooklyn, IL, Pine Lawn, MO, Velda Village Hills, MO. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 62 km

1 Depart right onto Veterans Drive 295 m
2 Turn left onto North Moore Street 151 m
3 Turn right onto Illinois Avenue 386 m
4 Turn right 18 km
5 Keep slightly right 7 km
6 Take exit slightly right 11 km
7 Keep slightly left 929 m
8 Merge slightly left 767 m
9 Keep slightly right 210 m
10 Take exit slightly right 160 m
11 Keep slightly left 241 m
12 Merge slightly left onto Third Street Expressway 3 km
13 Merge slightly right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway 3 km

14 Continue straight onto Mark Twain Expressway 18 km
15 Take exit slightly right 223 m
16 Turn right onto Airflight Drive 137 m
17 Continue slightly right 125 m
18 Turn straight onto Lambert International Boulevard 600 m
19 Turn right onto Airfield Service Road 129 m
20 Arrive onto Airfield Service Road

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The return trip from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Waterloo, IL covers roughly the same distance, 62 km.

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How far is it from Waterloo, IL to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)?: The distance between Waterloo, IL and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 62 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Waterloo, IL to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)?: The drive from Waterloo, IL to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Waterloo, IL to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)?: The fastest route from Waterloo, IL to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) covers 62 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) from Waterloo, IL?: St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) lies roughly to the north of Waterloo, IL.
Which roads does the route from Waterloo, IL to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) follow?: The drive from Waterloo, IL to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) mainly follows IL 3.
Which towns do you pass between Waterloo, IL and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)?: Towns on the route from Waterloo, IL to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) include Millstadt, Columbia, East St. Louis, St. Louis, Florissant.

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