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Weekend getaways from St. Louis

27 places within a weekend’s drive of St. Louis, each priced for two for a weekend in November 2026: gas, a place to stay, food and fun. These are estimates to compare places; check live stays before you book.

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Lake and beach towns

  • Hidden gem

    Buffalo National River, AR

    About 4 hr 40 min drive · Ozark bluffs, floating and hiking

    $777est. estimated

    Weekend for 2 · $389 each

    • Long weekend $1,038

    Free: No entrance fee

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    Weekend: gas $94 ($4.00 a gallon, 293 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $203 (off season in November 2026), food and fun $480. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

    Also free: Lost Valley trail.

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  • Chicago, IL

    About 5 hr drive · Big-city food, architecture, lakefront

    $1,275est. estimated

    Weekend for 2 · $638 each

    • Long weekend $1,745

    Free: Millennium Park and the Bean

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    Weekend: gas $104 ($4.14 a gallon, 315 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $481, food and fun $690. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

    Also free: Lincoln Park Zoo.

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  • Indiana Dunes, IN

    About 5 hr 5 min drive · National park beaches and dunes

    $1,050est. estimated

    Long weekend for 2 · $525 each

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    Long weekend: gas $106 ($4.14 a gallon, 320 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $304 (off season in November 2026), food and fun $640. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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  • Hidden gem

    New Buffalo, MI

    About 5 hr 25 min drive · Harbor Country beach town with wineries nearby

    $1,239est. estimated

    Long weekend for 2 · $620 each

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    Long weekend: gas $113 ($4.14 a gallon, 342 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $366 (off season in November 2026), food and fun $760. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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  • Hidden gem

    Lake Geneva, WI

    About 5 hr 30 min drive · Lake town with Gilded Age estates

    $1,241est. estimated

    Long weekend for 2 · $621 each

    Free: The 21-mile public Geneva Lake Shore Path past the estates

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    Long weekend: gas $115 ($4.14 a gallon, 347 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $366 (off season in November 2026), food and fun $760. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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  • Milwaukee, WI

    About 6 hr 15 min drive · Lakefront, breweries, festivals

    $1,152est. estimated

    Long weekend for 2 · $576 each

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    Long weekend: gas $130 ($4.14 a gallon, 393 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $382, food and fun $640. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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  • Hidden gem

    South Haven, MI

    About 6 hr 20 min drive · Blueberry country beach town with a red lighthouse

    $1,105est. estimated

    Long weekend for 2 · $553 each

    Free: South Beach and the pier lighthouse walk

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    Long weekend: gas $132 ($4.14 a gallon, 399 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $333, food and fun $640. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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  • Wisconsin Dells, WI

    About 6 hr 35 min drive · Water parks and river canyons

    $1,067est. estimated

    Long weekend for 2 · $534 each

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    Long weekend: gas $138 ($4.14 a gallon, 415 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $289 (off season in November 2026), food and fun $640. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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  • Saugatuck, MI

    About 6 hr 40 min drive · Beach town with galleries and dunes

    $1,265est. estimated

    Long weekend for 2 · $633 each

    Free: The climb up Mount Baldhead for lake views

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    Long weekend: gas $139 ($4.14 a gallon, 418 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $366 (off season in November 2026), food and fun $760. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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  • Hidden gem

    Holland, MI

    About 6 hr 50 min drive · Dutch heritage town, Tulip Time in May

    $1,109est. estimated

    Long weekend for 2 · $555 each

    Free: Downtown Eighth Street and Centennial Park

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    Long weekend: gas $143 ($4.14 a gallon, 430 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $326 (off season in November 2026), food and fun $640. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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  • Chattanooga, TN

    About 7 hr drive · Outdoors town on the river

    $1,173est. estimated

    Long weekend for 2 · $587 each

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    Long weekend: gas $146 ($4.14 a gallon, 440 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $387, food and fun $640. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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Small towns and hidden gems

  • Hidden gem

    Paducah, KY

    About 2 hr 35 min drive · River town and UNESCO City of Crafts and Folk Art

    $782est. estimated

    Weekend for 2 · $391 each

    • Long weekend $1,066

    Free: The Wall to Wall floodwall murals

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    Weekend: gas $55 ($4.14 a gallon, 165 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $247, food and fun $480. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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  • Hidden gem

    Starved Rock, IL

    About 3 hr 45 min drive · Sandstone canyons with seasonal waterfalls

    $761est. estimated

    Weekend for 2 · $381 each

    • Long weekend $1,022

    Free: Starved Rock State Park trails (no entrance fee)

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    Weekend: gas $78 ($4.14 a gallon, 236 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $203 (off season in November 2026), food and fun $480. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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  • Hidden gem

    Nashville (Brown County), IN

    About 4 hr 5 min drive · Hill-country art town, best in fall color

    $821est. estimated

    Weekend for 2 · $411 each

    • Long weekend $1,108

    Free: Browsing the downtown galleries and studios

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    Weekend: gas $86 ($4.14 a gallon, 259 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $255, food and fun $480. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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  • Hidden gem

    Mammoth Cave, KY

    About 4 hr 40 min drive · The world's longest known cave system

    $780est. estimated

    Weekend for 2 · $390 each

    • Long weekend $1,041

    Free: No park entrance fee; surface trails are free (cave tours cost extra)

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    Weekend: gas $97 ($4.14 a gallon, 294 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $203 (off season in November 2026), food and fun $480. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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  • Hidden gem

    Madison, IN

    About 4 hr 55 min drive · One of the Midwest's best-kept 1800s river towns

    $838est. estimated

    Weekend for 2 · $419 each

    • Long weekend $1,125

    Free: Walking the historic downtown and Ohio River front

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    Weekend: gas $103 ($4.14 a gallon, 312 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $255, food and fun $480. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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  • Galena, IL

    About 5 hr drive · Historic small town in the hills

    $839est. estimated

    Weekend for 2 · $420 each

    • Long weekend $1,126

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    Weekend: gas $104 ($4.14 a gallon, 315 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $255, food and fun $480. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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  • Hidden gem

    Bentonville, AR

    About 5 hr 10 min drive · Art museum and mountain-bike trails

    $1,114est. estimated

    Long weekend for 2 · $557 each

    Free: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (free general admission)

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    Long weekend: gas $103 ($4.00 a gallon, 323 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $371, food and fun $640. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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  • Hot Springs, AR

    About 6 hr 10 min drive · Bathhouses and a national park

    $1,152est. estimated

    Long weekend for 2 · $576 each

    Free: Hot Springs National Park and Bathhouse Row (no entrance fee)

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    Long weekend: gas $125 ($4.00 a gallon, 391 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $387, food and fun $640. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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Cities

  • Indianapolis, IN

    About 4 hr 25 min drive · Downtown sports and food

    $827est. estimated

    Weekend for 2 · $414 each

    • Long weekend $1,114

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    Weekend: gas $92 ($4.14 a gallon, 276 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $255, food and fun $480. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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  • Kansas City, MO

    About 4 hr 30 min drive · Barbecue and jazz

    $830est. estimated

    Weekend for 2 · $415 each

    • Long weekend $1,117

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    Weekend: gas $95 ($4.14 a gallon, 285 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $255, food and fun $480. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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  • Louisville, KY

    About 4 hr 35 min drive · Bourbon trail and Churchill Downs

    $800est. estimated

    Weekend for 2 · $400 each

    • Long weekend $1,072

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    Weekend: gas $96 ($4.14 a gallon, 290 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $224, food and fun $480. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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  • Nashville, TN

    About 4 hr 50 min drive · Live music on Broadway

    $994est. estimated

    Weekend for 2 · $497 each

    • Long weekend $1,346

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    Weekend: gas $101 ($4.14 a gallon, 304 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $323, food and fun $570. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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  • Cincinnati, OH

    About 5 hr 50 min drive · Riverfront, ballparks, chili

    $1,140est. estimated

    Long weekend for 2 · $570 each

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    Long weekend: gas $118 ($4.01 a gallon, 369 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $382, food and fun $640. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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More places

  • Branson, MO

    About 4 hr 5 min drive · Shows and Ozark lakes

    $820est. estimated

    Weekend for 2 · $410 each

    • Long weekend $1,107

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    Weekend: gas $85 ($4.14 a gallon, 257 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $255, food and fun $480. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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  • Memphis, TN

    About 4 hr 35 min drive · Blues, barbecue, Graceland

    $831est. estimated

    Weekend for 2 · $416 each

    • Long weekend $1,118

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    Weekend: gas $96 ($4.14 a gallon, 288 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $255, food and fun $480. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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  • Kalamazoo, MI

    About 6 hr 40 min drive · College town with breweries and an arts scene

    $1,068est. estimated

    Long weekend for 2 · $534 each

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    Long weekend: gas $139 ($4.14 a gallon, 420 miles each way), hotel rooms for two $289 (off season in November 2026), food and fun $640. All estimates; how WRLD estimates.

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Getaways from other cities

  • Detroit, MI
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • Lansing, MI
  • Chicago, IL
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Toledo, OH
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Columbus, OH
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Buffalo National River, ARHidden gem
OakleyOriginals, CC BY 2.0 (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
Chicago, IL
File:Chicago River ferry.jpg : John Picken derivative work: Georgfotoart, CC BY 2.0 (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
Indiana Dunes, IN
Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0 (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
New Buffalo, MIHidden gem
TCP04, CC BY 4.0 (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
Lake Geneva, WIHidden gem
Yinan Chen, Public Domain (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
Milwaukee, WI
Unknown author, CC BY 4.0 (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
South Haven, MIHidden gem
Nanamac47, CC BY-SA 3.0 (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
Wisconsin Dells, WI
Wikideas1, CC0 (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
Saugatuck, MI
WMrapids, CC0 (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
Holland, MIHidden gem
BenHerrera1979, CC BY-SA 4.0 (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
Chattanooga, TN
WeaponizingArchitecture, CC BY-SA 4.0 (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
Paducah, KYHidden gem
Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0 (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
Starved Rock, ILHidden gem
Chris Light, CC BY-SA 3.0 (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
Nashville (Brown County), INHidden gem
Quentin Melson, CC BY-SA 4.0 (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
Mammoth Cave, KYHidden gem
Willis Thomas Lee, Public domain (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
Madison, INHidden gem
Warren LeMay from Cullowhee, NC, United States, CC0 (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
Galena, IL
rboed*, CC BY 2.0 (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
Bentonville, ARHidden gem
Alfredo Carrillo, CC BY 2.0 (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
Hot Springs, AR
Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0 (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
Indianapolis, IN
Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
Kansas City, MO
Stephen Edmonds, CC BY-SA 3.0 (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
Louisville, KY
Charles Delano of LouisvilleUSACE - Louisville District of the US Army Corp of E, CC BY 2.0 (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
Nashville, TN
Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
Cincinnati, OH
EEJCC, CC BY-SA 4.0 (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
Branson, MO
Tony Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0 (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
Memphis, TN
Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)
Kalamazoo, MI
Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain (photo credit, opens Wikimedia Commons in a new tab)