How far is Archie, MO from Saint Peters, MO?

The driving distance from Archie, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 249.5 miles (401.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
249.48 mi
03h 54m
Flight
202.37 mi
325.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.37 mi
Kilometers
325.68 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.48 mi
Kilometers
401.5 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Wed, May 13, 2:07 AM CDT
Return by in Archie
Wed, May 13, 6:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Archie
2026-05-12T22:13
Arrive Saint Peters
Wed, May 13, 2:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Archie
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pilot Grove
MO

City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States

From Archie
124 mi
01h 57m
To Saint Peters
125.6 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Archie and Saint Peters.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Archie and Saint Peters.

  1. 1

    Start on West Walnut Street

    43 m · 11 sec · West Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    574 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto High School Avenue

    2650 ft · 1 min · High School Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South West Outer Road

    1323 ft · 42 sec · South West Outer Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1268 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City

    1433 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    817 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    74 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia

    2911 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road

    1191 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    91 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    2063 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    889 ft · 19 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    63 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    61 m · 6 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  28. 28

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Archie and Saint Peters.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
147 mi · 59%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 22%
MO 291 North
18.1 mi · 7%
I 49 North
12.8 mi · 5%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

92.8 mi · 01h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.1 mi
202.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pilot Grove
01h 57m from Archie
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Archie and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Peters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Archie to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 249.5 miles (401.5 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pilot Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124 miles from Archie and 125.6 miles from Saint Peters.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.18 one way or $66.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Archie and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Pilot Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pilot Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pilot Grove.

RAIL

Sedalia

33 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Jefferson City

72 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Warrensburg

73 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Archie and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 202.37 mi (325.68 km).

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#1 Archie

City in Cass County, Missouri, United States

Population1,207
Coordinates38.4816800, -94.3543900
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: West Walnut Street (-94.35439, 38.481732)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.32 L · about $33.18
Round trip
$66.37
17.6 gal · 66.64 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.18 $66.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.43 $74.85
Premium $4.65 $40.96 $81.91
Diesel $5.30 $46.68 $93.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Archie and Saint Peters. The current time is 22:13:07.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.