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

The driving distance from Ashland, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.89 mi
01h 40m
Flight
87.84 mi
141.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.84 mi
Kilometers
141.36 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.89 mi
Kilometers
168.81 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Tue, May 12, 6:55 PM CDT
Return by in Ashland
Tue, May 12, 8:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland
2026-05-12T17:15
Arrive Saint Peters
Tue, May 12, 6:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Montgomery City
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Ashland
53.8 mi
00h 50m
To Saint Peters
51.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
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 Ashland and Saint Peters.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway

    1031 ft · 29 sec · East Broadway

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Broadway

    53 m · 4 sec · East Broadway

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto East Broadway

    148 m · 11 sec · East Broadway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    86 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    997 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.1 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, MO PP: Kansas City, Saint Louis

    2021 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    159 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

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

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    889 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    63 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    61 m · 6 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
92.8 mi · 88%
East Broadway
13.7 mi · 13%
I 70
0.48 mi
I 70 West
0.36 mi
I 70 East
0.25 mi
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
0.25 mi
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
87.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery City
00h 50m from Ashland
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ashland 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 Ashland to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km) and usually takes 01h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Montgomery City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.8 miles from Ashland and 51.1 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.95 one way or $27.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montgomery City, 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 Montgomery City.

RAIL

Hermann

31 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

63 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

105 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 87.84 mi (141.36 km).

Ashland

#1 Ashland

City in Boone County, Missouri, United States

Population4,031
Coordinates38.7744800, -92.2571300
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway (-92.257128, 38.774496)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14.01 L · about $13.95
Round trip
$27.91
7.4 gal · 28.02 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.95 $27.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.74 $31.47
Premium $4.65 $17.22 $34.44
Diesel $5.30 $19.62 $39.25

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashland and Saint Peters. The current time is 17:15:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.