How far is De Soto, MO from Saint Peters, MO?

The driving distance from De Soto, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 61.5 miles (99 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
61.49 mi
01h 05m
Flight
45.82 mi
73.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.82 mi
Kilometers
73.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.49 mi
Kilometers
98.96 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Sun, May 31, 6:03 AM CDT
Return by in De Soto
Sun, May 31, 7:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Soto
2026-05-31T04:57
Arrive Saint Peters
Sun, May 31, 6:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in De Soto
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
Fenton
MO

Suburb city of St.

From De Soto
30.7 mi
00h 32m
To Saint Peters
30.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph SE
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 De Soto and Saint Peters.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Soto and Saint Peters.

  1. 1

    Start on Easton Street

    133 m · 24 sec · Easton Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    124 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1894 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on MO 21 North: Saint Louis

    19.7 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 141: Arnold, Fenton

    1384 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward MO 30 East: Saint Louis

    1229 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit left toward I 270 North

    2202 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

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

    1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

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

    645 ft · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between De Soto 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 21 North
19.7 mi · 32%
I 270 North
15.2 mi · 25%
I 70 West
11.3 mi · 18%
North Main Street
5.15 mi · 8%
MO 30 East
2.72 mi · 4%
I 70
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MO 21 North

Continue on MO 21 North: Saint Louis

19.7 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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
45.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fenton
00h 32m from De Soto
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving De Soto 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 De Soto to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 61.5 miles (99 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Fenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from De Soto and 30.8 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around De Soto and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Fenton

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

8 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

24 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

50 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

51 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between De Soto and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 45.82 mi (73.74 km).

De Soto

#1 De Soto

City in Jefferson County, Missouri

Population6,340
Coordinates38.1395000, -90.5551300
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Easton Street (-90.555203, 38.139301)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.21 L · about $8.18
Round trip
$16.37
4.34 gal · 16.42 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.18 $16.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.23 $18.46
Premium $4.65 $10.10 $20.20
Diesel $5.30 $11.51 $23.02

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 De Soto and Saint Peters. The current time is 04:57:42.

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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.