How far is Ava, MO from Saint Peters, MO?
The driving distance from Ava, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 224.3 miles (361 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ava and Saint Peters.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ava and Saint Peters.
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Start on South Jefferson Street
52 m · 5 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
77 m · 13 sec · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto South Lister Street
72 m · 13 sec · South Lister Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Avenue
80 m · 14 sec · West Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
3213 ft · 1 min · North Jefferson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springfield Road
23 m · 2 sec · Springfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Springfield Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Springfield Road
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Turn right
12.3 mi · 17 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 60 East, MO 5 North: Mountain Grove
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
26 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 181: Cabool
1161 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Peabody Avenue
2217 ft · 44 sec · Peabody Avenue
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Continue on South Elm Street
1028 ft · 24 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto Ozark Street
2030 ft · 41 sec · Ozark Street
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Continue on Ozark Avenue
1506 ft · 33 sec · Ozark Avenue
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Turn left
64.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Continue on North Bishop Avenue
87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue
56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way
1336 ft · 33 sec · Tim Bradley Way
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Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
564 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit
970 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 109
1108 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
68 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
157 m · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2129 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road
29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road
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Continue on Olive Street Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road
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Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
2.7 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 94: Defiance, Saint Charles
1013 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 94 East: Saint Charles
95 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Pitman Hill Road
1056 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive
4.7 mi · 10 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville
1419 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
146 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ava and Saint Peters.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 44 East
Merge slight left
67.3 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Ava 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 Ava to Saint Peters?
The road trip is about 224.3 miles (361 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Rolla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from Ava and 119.2 miles from Saint Peters.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 9:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ava and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Peters.
Stop Ideas Near Rolla
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rolla.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ava and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 169.14 mi (272.21 km).
#1 Ava
City in Myanmar
| Population | 2,905 |
| Coordinates | 36.9520000, -92.6604500 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Peters
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 58,043 |
| Coordinates | 38.8003300, -90.6265100 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $29.83 | $59.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.64 | $67.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.81 | $73.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.95 | $83.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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