How far is Buckner, MO from Saint Peters, MO?
The driving distance from Buckner, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.2 miles (311 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buckner and Saint Peters.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckner and Saint Peters.
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Start on Washington Street
105 m · 19 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Sibley Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Sibley Street
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Continue on North Buckner Tarsney Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · North Buckner Tarsney Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2247 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
599 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia, Saint Louis
1045 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
44.8 mi · 48 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
92.8 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive
889 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive
63 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive
61 m · 6 sec · 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 Buckner and Saint Peters.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buckner and Sunny near Saint Peters.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buckner to Saint Peters?
The road trip is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Huntsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.9 miles from Buckner and 103 miles from Saint Peters.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.2 miles (311 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 10:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.38 one way or $54.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buckner and Sunny near Saint Peters.
Stop Ideas Near Huntsdale
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 Huntsdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buckner and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 193.25 mi (311 km).
#1 Buckner
City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,010 |
| Coordinates | 39.1325100, -94.1985600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.38 | $54.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.88 | $61.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.79 | $67.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.51 | $77.01 |
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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