Olivette is located in St. Louis County (the "County") approximately 10 miles west of downtown St. Louis.
Interstate 170 borders the City along its eastern edge. This highway provides excellent access to the St. Louis metropolitan area connecting with Interstate 70 four miles north of the City and Interstate 40 two miles south of the City. The City is traversed by Olive Boulevard which is the main business corridor of the City.
The City is a suburban residential community with an economic base represented by a mixture of manufacturing, commercial enterprises, numerous small specialty shops, and support services.
