MRI in St. Louis — Driving from the US-50 / I-64 Corridor
Washington and Union are barely 40 minutes from our door; Hermann is about an hour and a half; Columbia is a two-hour trip on I-70 and I-64. Every route below is toll-free — and the scan is a flat $399, no insurance needed.
How Far Is It?
The US-50 / I-64 corridor feeds into the I-270 loop from the west. Washington, Union, and Hermann are the short trips; Jefferson City and Columbia are a manageable two hours. One honest note: US-50 is partly two-lane, so times from Jefferson City can swing more than an interstate commute.
| Origin | Approx. miles | Approx. time | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington MO | 40 mi | 45–50 min | US-50 E → I-270 → Exit 2 |
| Union | 39 mi | 40–50 min | US-50 E → I-270 → Exit 2 |
| Hermann | 68 mi | ~1h25 | MO-100 → I-44 E → I-270 E → Exit 2 |
| Jefferson City | 115 mi | ~2h05 | US-50 E → I-270 → Exit 2 |
| Columbia | 121 mi | ~2h10 | I-70 E → I-64 E → I-270 S → Exit 2 |
A few honest caveats:
- Washington MO: About 40 miles via US-50 east; usually 45–50 minutes, but allow an extra 10–15 minutes if you hit I-270 rush hour.
- Union: About 39 miles via US-50 east; typically 40–50 minutes, but allow an extra 10–15 minutes if you hit I-270 rush hour.
- Jefferson City: About 115 miles on US-50 — part of it is two-lane highway, so times vary more than they do on the interstate. Usually around 2 hours, but give yourself a little slack.
- Columbia: Roughly 121 miles via I-70 and I-64; usually about 2 hours 10 minutes, though long-distance drives can run 15–20 minutes longer or shorter depending on traffic and weather.
Route & Parking
Sunset Hills Imaging is one location — 12152 Tesson Ferry Road in St. Louis. Here's how to get here from the US-50 / I-64 corridor.
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Choose your approach
From Washington or Union, take US-50 east toward St. Louis. From Hermann, MO-100 east to I-44 is the usual way. From Columbia, take I-70 east to I-64, then I-64 east to I-270 south.
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Take Exit 2
I-270 Exit 2 (MO-21 / Tesson Ferry Road) is the clinic’s exit, about a mile north of the address.
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Final turns
From the exit, head south on Tesson Ferry Road, turn right on Gerald Drive, then right on Merito Drive to 12152.
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Park at the door
Free on-site parking right at the clinic entrance.
US-50 is partly two-lane, and I-270 backs up during weekday peak hours, so add 10–20 minutes if you're arriving then. Every route above is toll-free, and parking is free on site.
Why the Trip Is Worth It
One flat price, no facility fee
No facility fee, no separate radiologist bill, no insurance required. Every non-contrast scan is a flat $399, and many patients pay less than their deductible.
Non-contrast studies only
No IV, no dye, no prep. Bring your doctor's order and you're done.
Report in 24–48 hours
A board-certified radiologist reads your scan, and the report goes to your provider within two business days.
Toll-free and free parking
No tolls on any of these routes, and parking on site is free. The$399 flat rate is the only cost.
For many patients, $399 is less than their deductible — which is why people drive two hours rather than book closer to home. A doctor's order is required; same-day appointments are often available, so call(314) 834-7226 and we'll find a slot that fits the drive.
New to MRIs? See what to expect during your scan.
What to Expect When You Get Here
We're at 12152 Tesson Ferry Road in St. Louis, with free on-site parking. Bring your doctor's order — fax it to (314) 804-7226, email Sunset@moimaging.com, or bring a printed copy. Scans are non-contrast with no prep, most take about 25 minutes, and you're free to leave when they're done. The report goes to your provider within 24–48 hours.
What to Request
All of our scans are non-contrast studies at one flat $399, no insurance needed and a doctor's order required. Start with the body part below.
Back pain, disc problems, sciatica
Covers the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, plus sacrum, coccyx, pelvis, and SI joints — the most common scans we do.
Knee, hip, ankle, and foot pain
Meniscus and ligament tears, arthritis, stress fractures, and tendon injuries. Choose the correct side when you book.
Shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand
Rotator cuff tears, tendonitis, carpal tunnel workups, and joint pain. Choose the correct side when you book.
Headaches, MS workups, TMJ
Brain, orbits, IAC, pituitary, and TMJ studies — all non-contrast, like everything we scan.
The Drive Is Worth It — $399, Flat
Toll-free route, no insurance needed, radiologist report in 24–48 hours.