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

The driving distance from Cottleville, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4 miles (6.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.7 mi
00h 13m
Flight
4.03 mi
6.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.03 mi
Kilometers
6.48 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.7 mi
Kilometers
9.17 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Wed, Apr 29, 10:39 AM CDT
Return by in Cottleville
Wed, Apr 29, 10:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cottleville
2026-04-29T10:25
Arrive Saint Peters
Wed, Apr 29, 10:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cottleville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
O'Fallon
MO

The most populous city in St.

From Cottleville
2.9 mi
00h 06m
To Saint Peters
2.9 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    27 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    57 m · 9 sec · Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    130 m · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    37 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Central School Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Central School Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottleville and Saint Peters.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
157.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
4.21 mi · 74%
Central School Road
0.98 mi · 17%
I 70 West
0.36 mi · 6%
Oak Street
0.06 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Mid Rivers Mall Drive

Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

4.21 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
O'Fallon
00h 06m from Cottleville
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cottleville and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Peters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

O'Fallon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Cottleville and 2.9 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 4 miles (6.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cottleville and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near O'Fallon

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around O'Fallon and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to O'Fallon.

RAIL

Kirkwood

36 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

39 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

48 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

50 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cottleville and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 4.03 mi (6.48 km).

Cottleville

#1 Cottleville

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

Population5,925
Coordinates38.7461600, -90.6540100
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.653805, 38.746137)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.76 L · about $0.75
Round trip
$1.51
0.4 gal · 1.52 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.75 $1.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.85 $1.70
Premium $4.65 $0.93 $1.86
Diesel $5.30 $1.06 $2.12

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Cottleville and Saint Peters. The current time is 10:25:45.

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.