How far is Festus, MO from Saint Peters, MO?
The driving distance from Festus, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Festus and Saint Peters.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Festus and Saint Peters.
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Start on North 2nd Street
24 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
103 m · 20 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
672 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Mill Street
2976 ft · 59 sec · South Mill Street
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard
2484 ft · 58 sec · Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
1472 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
19 mi · 21 min
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Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago
1279 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City
118 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I 270 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
645 ft · 11 sec
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Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 13 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Festus and Saint Peters.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Merge slight left
19 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Festus 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 Festus to Saint Peters?
The road trip is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 26.7 miles from Festus and 26.8 miles from Saint Peters.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Festus and Mostly Sunny near Saint Peters.
Stop Ideas Near Sunset Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunset Hills.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Festus and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 41.95 mi (67.51 km).
#1 Festus
City in Missouri
| Population | 12,114 |
| Coordinates | 38.2206100, -90.3959500 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Peters
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 58,043 |
| Coordinates | 38.8003300, -90.6265100 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.13 | $14.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.80 | $17.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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