How far is Bowling Green, MO from Saint Peters, MO?

The driving distance from Bowling Green, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.22 mi
00h 57m
Flight
48.28 mi
77.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.28 mi
Kilometers
77.7 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.22 mi
Kilometers
93.69 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Tue, May 12, 9:34 PM CDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Tue, May 12, 10:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-05-12T20:37
Arrive Saint Peters
Tue, May 12, 9:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowling Green
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
Troy
MO

City in Lincoln County, Montana, USA

From Bowling Green
29.2 mi
00h 28m
To Saint Peters
29 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 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 Bowling Green and Saint Peters.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Saint Peters.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    13 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Court Street

    3061 ft · 1 min · South Court Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    77 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    1 km · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    93 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    942 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1065 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    44.7 mi · 53 min · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

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

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    10.9 mi · 13 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 Bowling Green and Saint Peters.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
44.7 mi · 77%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.9 mi · 19%
South Court Street
1.71 mi · 3%
I 70 East
0.51 mi · 1%
I 70 West
0.36 mi · 1%
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

44.7 mi · 00h 53m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 28m from Bowling Green
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Bowling Green and 29 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Washington

47 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

49 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
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Kirkwood

67 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

74 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 48.28 mi (77.7 km).

Bowling Green

#1 Bowling Green

City in Missouri

Population4,759
Coordinates39.3419900, -91.1951400
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-91.19514, 39.341984)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.78 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.54
4.12 gal · 15.56 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.77 $15.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.76 $17.52
Premium $4.65 $9.59 $19.17
Diesel $5.30 $10.93 $21.85

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 Bowling Green and Saint Peters. The current time is 20:37:14.

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.