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

The driving distance from Belton, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.3 miles (338.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.3 mi
03h 27m
Flight
210.26 mi
338.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.26 mi
Kilometers
338.38 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.3 mi
Kilometers
372.24 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Mon, Jun 1, 4:05 PM CDT
Return by in Belton
Mon, Jun 1, 7:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belton
2026-06-01T12:37
Arrive Saint Peters
Mon, Jun 1, 4:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belton
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
Boonville
MO

City in Cooper County, Missouri, USA

From Belton
115.5 mi
01h 43m
To Saint Peters
115.8 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
84°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Walnut Street

    1202 ft · 53 sec · East Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East North Avenue

    943 ft · 28 sec · East North Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Cedar Street

    2284 ft · 58 sec · North Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East 163rd Street

    2330 ft · 1 min · East 163rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City

    1150 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, I 470 East, US 50: Wichita, Lee's Summit

    2075 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 470 East, US 50 East: Lee's Summit

    1281 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    15.3 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

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

    2063 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

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

  14. 14

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

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

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  17. 17

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  18. 18

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

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

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    889 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    63 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    61 m · 6 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belton 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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
147 mi · 64%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 24%
I 470 East
15.5 mi · 7%
I 49 North
7.1 mi · 3%
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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
210.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boonville
01h 43m from Belton
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Belton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Saint Peters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Boonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.5 miles from Belton and 115.8 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 210.3 miles (338.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.77 one way or $61.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Belton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Boonville

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Jefferson City

66 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Warrensburg

89 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belton and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 210.26 mi (338.38 km).

Belton

#1 Belton

City in Texas, USA

Population23,793
Coordinates38.8119500, -94.5319000
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: East Walnut Street (-94.531992, 38.81202)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.16 gal
30.9 L · about $30.77
Round trip
$61.54
16.32 gal · 61.8 L
Estimated CO2
72.5 kg one way
Round trip: 145 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.77 $61.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.70 $69.41
Premium $4.65 $37.98 $75.95
Diesel $5.30 $43.28 $86.56

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Belton and Saint Peters. The current time is 12:37:23.

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.