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

The driving distance from Buffalo, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
200.21 mi
03h 10m
Flight
155.88 mi
250.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.88 mi
Kilometers
250.86 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.21 mi
Kilometers
322.21 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Fri, May 1, 1:18 AM CDT
Return by in Buffalo
Fri, May 1, 4:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-30T22:07
Arrive Saint Peters
Fri, May 1, 1:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
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
Saint James
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Buffalo
93.3 mi
01h 35m
To Saint Peters
106.9 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Maple Street

    1350 ft · 34 sec · South Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Dallas Street

    26.9 mi · 38 min · East Dallas Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 44 East: Rolla

    1431 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    123.9 mi · 2 hr 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit

    970 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 94: Defiance, Saint Charles

    1013 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 94 East: Saint Charles

    95 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Pitman Hill Road

    1056 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  25. 25

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
4 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
124 mi · 62%
East Dallas Street
26.9 mi · 13%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 7%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 3%
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
4.93 mi · 2%
MO 94 East
3.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

124 mi · 02h 13m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
155.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint James
01h 35m from Buffalo
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Saint Peters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Saint James is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Buffalo and 106.9 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.62 one way or $53.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Saint James

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

81 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

81 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

82 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 155.88 mi (250.86 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

City in Dallas County, Missouri, United States

Population3,202
Coordinates37.6439300, -93.0924100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: S Maple St (-93.092388, 37.643929)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.06 gal
26.74 L · about $26.62
Round trip
$53.25
14.12 gal · 53.48 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.5 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.62 $53.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.03 $60.05
Premium $4.65 $32.86 $65.71
Diesel $5.30 $37.45 $74.89

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Saint Peters. The current time is 22:07:34.

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.