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

The driving distance from Crane, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 256.9 miles (413.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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
256.84 mi
04h 00m
Flight
207.24 mi
333.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.24 mi
Kilometers
333.52 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.84 mi
Kilometers
413.35 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Thu, Apr 23, 11:38 AM CDT
Return by in Crane
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crane
2026-04-23T07:38
Arrive Saint Peters
Thu, Apr 23, 11:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crane
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint Robert
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From Crane
120.9 mi
02h 00m
To Saint Peters
136 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Rose Avenue

    10.9 mi · 16 min · West Rose Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Northeast Elm Street

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Northeast Elm Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Springfield

    1127 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

    182.8 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

  8. 8

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

    970 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints

  22. 22

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

    1013 ft · 16 sec

  23. 23

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

    95 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

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

    1056 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crane 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
4 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
183 mi · 71%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 5%
West Rose Avenue
11.7 mi · 5%
Northeast Elm Street
9.04 mi · 4%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 2%
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
4.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

183 mi · 03h 18m

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
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.7 mi
207.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
02h 00m from Crane
Leave By
9:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Crane 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 Crane to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 256.9 miles (413.4 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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 Robert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.9 miles from Crane and 136 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 9:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.17 one way or $68.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crane and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 207.24 mi (333.52 km).

Crane

#1 Crane

City in Stone County, Missouri, United States

Population1,364
Coordinates36.9053400, -93.5715800
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: West Rose Avenue (-93.5715, 36.90546)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.06 gal
34.31 L · about $34.17
Round trip
$68.33
18.12 gal · 68.62 L
Estimated CO2
80.5 kg one way
Round trip: 161 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.17 $68.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.53 $77.06
Premium $4.65 $42.17 $84.33
Diesel $5.30 $48.05 $96.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Crane and Saint Peters. The current time is 07:38:29.

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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.