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

The driving distance from Caruthersville, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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
214.25 mi
03h 11m
Flight
187.83 mi
302.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.83 mi
Kilometers
302.29 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.25 mi
Kilometers
344.8 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Fri, Apr 17, 6:56 AM CDT
Return by in Caruthersville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caruthersville
2026-04-17T03:45
Arrive Saint Peters
Fri, Apr 17, 6:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
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 Caruthersville
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
Longtown
MO

Village in the United States

From Caruthersville
107 mi
01h 35m
To Saint Peters
107.2 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Sikeston

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    645 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Caruthersville 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
16 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
176 mi · 82%
I 270 West
19.2 mi · 9%
I 70 West
11.3 mi · 5%
West 3rd Street
4.96 mi · 2%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 1%
I 70
1.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left

102 mi · 01h 49m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
187.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Longtown
01h 35m from Caruthersville
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Caruthersville and Mostly Sunny then 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 Caruthersville to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 214.2 miles (344.8 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?

Longtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107 miles from Caruthersville and 107.2 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 $28.51 one way or $57.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Longtown

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

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

RAIL

Carbondale station

49 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

60 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Marion, IL

73 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Vienna, IL

82 mi away
504 West Vine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caruthersville and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 187.83 mi (302.29 km).

Caruthersville

#1 Caruthersville

City in and county seat of Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States

Population5,289
Coordinates36.1931200, -89.6556400
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: West 3rd Street (-89.655545, 36.193229)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.56 gal
28.62 L · about $28.51
Round trip
$57.02
15.12 gal · 57.24 L
Estimated CO2
67.2 kg one way
Round trip: 134.4 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.51 $57.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.15 $64.31
Premium $4.65 $35.18 $70.37
Diesel $5.30 $40.10 $80.20

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Caruthersville and Saint Peters. The current time is 03:45:29.

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.