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

The driving distance from Eureka, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
108.04 mi
01h 44m
Flight
91.29 mi
146.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.29 mi
Kilometers
146.91 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.04 mi
Kilometers
173.87 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Fri, Apr 17, 4:06 AM CDT
Return by in Eureka
Fri, Apr 17, 5:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eureka
2026-04-17T02:22
Arrive Saint Peters
Fri, Apr 17, 4:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eureka
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
Festus
MO

City in Missouri

From Eureka
53.9 mi
00h 52m
To Saint Peters
54.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 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 Eureka and Saint Peters.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.5 mi · 6 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Kingshighway Street

    39 m · 2 sec · North Kingshighway Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Kingshighway Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Kingshighway Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North King's Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North King's Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2816 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  10. 10

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

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

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

    118 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 23 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 Eureka 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
59.6 mi · 55%
I 270 West
19.2 mi · 18%
I 70 West
11.3 mi · 10%
North King's Highway
2.84 mi · 3%
North Kingshighway Street
2.47 mi · 2%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

59.4 mi · 01h 04m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
91.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Festus
00h 52m from Eureka
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Festus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Eureka and 54.1 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.37 one way or $28.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Festus

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

40 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

48 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

66 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

79 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eureka and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 91.29 mi (146.91 km).

Eureka

#1 Eureka

City located in St.

Population11,323
Coordinates37.6789400, -89.7370500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Highway D (-89.737156, 37.679071)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.43 L · about $14.37
Round trip
$28.74
7.62 gal · 28.86 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.37 $28.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.20 $32.41
Premium $4.65 $17.73 $35.46
Diesel $5.30 $20.21 $40.42

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 Eureka and Saint Peters. The current time is 02:22:03.

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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.