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

The driving distance from Farmington, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
89.69 mi
01h 26m
Flight
71.31 mi
114.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.31 mi
Kilometers
114.76 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.69 mi
Kilometers
144.35 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Tue, Jun 2, 9:37 AM CDT
Return by in Farmington
Tue, Jun 2, 11:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-06-02T08:11
Arrive Saint Peters
Tue, Jun 2, 9:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Barnhart
MO

Census designated place

From Farmington
44.9 mi
00h 43m
To Saint Peters
44.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Jefferson Street

    158 m · 25 sec · North Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Spring Street

    76 m · 15 sec · West Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    1895 ft · 56 sec · North Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Karsch Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Karsch Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    15 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    18.9 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1750 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1735 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 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 Farmington 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Karsch Boulevard
35.4 mi · 39%
I 55 North
20.9 mi · 23%
I 270 West
19.2 mi · 21%
I 70 West
11.3 mi · 13%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 1%
I 70
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

20.5 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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
71.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barnhart
00h 43m from Farmington
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Farmington and Sunny near Saint Peters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Barnhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Farmington and 44.9 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmington and Sunny near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Barnhart

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

26 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

35 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

59 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

66 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 71.31 mi (114.76 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

City in St.

Population18,674
Coordinates37.7808800, -90.4217900
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: North Jefferson Street (-90.42179, 37.78088)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.98 L · about $11.92
Round trip
$23.83
6.32 gal · 23.96 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.92 $23.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.44 $26.88
Premium $4.65 $14.71 $29.41
Diesel $5.30 $16.76 $33.52

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and Saint Peters. The current time is 08:11:27.

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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.