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

The driving distance from Fayette, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
122.91 mi
01h 57m
Flight
113.06 mi
181.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.06 mi
Kilometers
181.95 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.91 mi
Kilometers
197.81 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Thu, Apr 23, 11:08 AM CDT
Return by in Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayette
2026-04-23T09:11
Arrive Saint Peters
Thu, Apr 23, 11:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayette
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
Montgomery City
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Fayette
61.4 mi
00h 58m
To Saint Peters
61.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 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 Fayette and Saint Peters.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    12.1 mi · 17 min · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    12.2 mi · 15 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    889 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    63 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    61 m · 6 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayette 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
12 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
94.6 mi · 77%
North Church Street
24.3 mi · 20%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 2%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.58 mi · 1%
I 70 West
0.36 mi
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

92.8 mi · 01h 50m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
113 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery City
00h 58m from Fayette
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayette 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 Fayette to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Montgomery City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Fayette and 61.5 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 113 miles (181.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery City

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

31 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

63 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

105 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 113.06 mi (181.95 km).

Fayette

#1 Fayette

City in Howard County, Missouri

Population2,682
Coordinates39.1458700, -92.6837900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: North Church Street (-92.683699, 39.145909)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.42 L · about $16.37
Round trip
$32.73
8.68 gal · 32.84 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.37 $32.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.46 $36.92
Premium $4.65 $20.20 $40.40
Diesel $5.30 $23.02 $46.04

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 Fayette and Saint Peters. The current time is 09:11:13.

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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.