How far is it from Ruma, IL, to Des Peres, MO, ?

The distance between Ruma, IL, and Des Peres, MO, is 48 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ruma, IL, to Des Peres, MO, ?

The drive from Ruma, IL, to Des Peres, MO, takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Ruma, IL, to Des Peres, MO, ?

The fastest route from Ruma, IL, to Des Peres, MO, covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is Des Peres, MO from Ruma, IL?

Des Peres, MO lies roughly to the north-west of Ruma, IL.

Which roads does the route from Ruma, IL to Des Peres, MO follow?

The drive from Ruma, IL to Des Peres, MO mainly follows IL 3.

Which towns do you pass between Ruma, IL and Des Peres, MO?

Towns on the route from Ruma, IL to Des Peres, MO include Red Bud, Waterloo, Millstadt, Cahokia Heights, Kirkwood.

Are there charging stations between Ruma, IL and Des Peres, MO?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ruma, IL to Des Peres, MO, including Commerce Bank (350 kW); Commerce Bank - Arnold (350 kW); Commerce Bank - Des Peres (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 100.

Ruma, IL Des Peres, MO

Distance: 48 miDuration: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Ruma, IL to Des Peres, MO takes about 1 h 5 min via IL 3. The distance is 48 mi. The straight-line distance is 41 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Crystal City, MO, Festus, MO, Wilbur Park, MO, Webster Groves, MO. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 48 mi

1 Depart right 1 mi
2 Merge slightly right onto Main Street 6 mi
3 Turn left onto West Market Street 25 mi
4 Keep slightly left 1 mi
5 Merge slightly right 6 mi
6 Continue straight 9 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Dougherty Ferry Road 1 mi

9 Turn left onto North Ballas Road 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Winslow Lane 1 mi
11 Arrive left onto Winslow Lane

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The return trip from Des Peres, MO to Ruma, IL covers roughly the same distance, 48 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

100 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 34 mi

Commerce BankCCS, CHAdeMO · 1090 Woods Mill Plz, Chesterfield, MO, 63017350 kW
Commerce Bank - ArnoldCCS, CHAdeMO · 956 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold, MO, 63010350 kW
Commerce Bank - Des PeresCCS, CHAdeMO · 11901 Manchester Rd, Des Peres, MO, 63131350 kW
Commerce Bank - Maryland HeightsCCS, CHAdeMO · 12633 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO, 63043350 kW
Commerce Bank - Tower GroveCCS, CHAdeMO · 3134 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO, 63118350 kW

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Des Peres, MO → Glendale, MO5 mi · 15 min Des Peres, MO → Oakland, MO6 mi · 15 min Des Peres, MO → Woodson Terrace, MO17 mi · 25 min Des Peres, MO → Country Life Acres, MO4 mi · 10 min Des Peres, MO → Huntleigh, MO4 mi · 10 min Des Peres, MO → Manchester, MO6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 3, 2026.

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How far is it from Ruma, IL, {fromState} to Des Peres, MO, {toState}?: The distance between Ruma, IL, {fromState} and Des Peres, MO, {toState} is 48 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ruma, IL, {fromState} to Des Peres, MO, {toState}?: The drive from Ruma, IL, {fromState} to Des Peres, MO, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Ruma, IL, {fromState} to Des Peres, MO, {toState}?: The fastest route from Ruma, IL, {fromState} to Des Peres, MO, {toState} covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Des Peres, MO from Ruma, IL?: Des Peres, MO lies roughly to the north-west of Ruma, IL.
Which roads does the route from Ruma, IL to Des Peres, MO follow?: The drive from Ruma, IL to Des Peres, MO mainly follows IL 3.
Which towns do you pass between Ruma, IL and Des Peres, MO?: Towns on the route from Ruma, IL to Des Peres, MO include Red Bud, Waterloo, Millstadt, Cahokia Heights, Kirkwood.
Are there charging stations between Ruma, IL and Des Peres, MO?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ruma, IL to Des Peres, MO, including Commerce Bank (350 kW); Commerce Bank - Arnold (350 kW); Commerce Bank - Des Peres (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 100.

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