How far is Crystal City, MO from Saint Peters, MO?

The driving distance from Crystal City, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.69 mi
00h 54m
Flight
42.19 mi
67.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.19 mi
Kilometers
67.9 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.69 mi
Kilometers
84.8 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Sun, May 31, 7:06 AM CDT
Return by in Crystal City
Sun, May 31, 8:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crystal City
2026-05-31T06:11
Arrive Saint Peters
Sun, May 31, 7:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crystal City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Sunset Hills
MO

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

From Crystal City
26.3 mi
00h 27m
To Saint Peters
26.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crystal City and Saint Peters.

  1. 1

    Start on North Taylor Avenue

    6 m · 3 sec · North Taylor Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    112 m · 18 sec · 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

    2410 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1159 ft · 27 sec · 8th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Truman Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Truman Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Commercial Boulevard

    3149 ft · 1 min · Commercial Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto McNutt Street

    2391 ft · 58 sec · McNutt Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  11. 11

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

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

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

    118 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

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

    1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

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

    645 ft · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal City 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 West
19.2 mi · 36%
I 55 North
16.4 mi · 31%
I 70 West
11.3 mi · 21%
North Truman Boulevard
1.52 mi · 3%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 3%
I 70
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 270 West

Merge slight left

18.1 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
42.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunset Hills
00h 27m from Crystal City
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crystal City and 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 Crystal City to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sunset Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Crystal City and 26.3 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Crystal City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Sunset Hills

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

5 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

20 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

47 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

53 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crystal City and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 42.19 mi (67.9 km).

Crystal City

#1 Crystal City

City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

Population4,700
Coordinates38.2211700, -90.3790100
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: North Taylor Avenue (-90.379027, 38.221168)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.04 L · about $7.01
Round trip
$14.03
3.72 gal · 14.08 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.01 $14.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.91 $15.82
Premium $4.65 $8.66 $17.31
Diesel $5.30 $9.87 $19.73

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Crystal City and Saint Peters. The current time is 06:11:27.

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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.