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

The driving distance from Fredericktown, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (141 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
107.67 mi
01h 46m
Flight
87.59 mi
140.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.59 mi
Kilometers
140.97 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.67 mi
Kilometers
173.28 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM CDT
Return by in Fredericktown
Thu, Apr 23, 9:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fredericktown
2026-04-23T06:11
Arrive Saint Peters
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fredericktown
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 Fredericktown
53.7 mi
00h 53m
To Saint Peters
53.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Fredericktown and Saint Peters.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    13 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Square

    82 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    47 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    1755 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward US 67 North: Farmington

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    51.6 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1750 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1735 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  12. 12

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

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

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

    118 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

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

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

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

    645 ft · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fredericktown 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 67 North
52.1 mi · 48%
I 55 North
20.9 mi · 19%
I 270 West
19.2 mi · 18%
I 70 West
11.3 mi · 10%
West Main Street
1.58 mi · 1%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 67 North

Merge slight left

51.6 mi · 00h 59m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Festus
00h 53m from Fredericktown
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fredericktown 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 Fredericktown to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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 53.7 miles from Fredericktown and 53.9 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 87.6 miles (141 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.33 one way or $28.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fredericktown and Mostly Sunny 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 Fredericktown and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 87.59 mi (140.97 km).

Fredericktown

#1 Fredericktown

City in and the county seat of Madison County, Missouri, United States

Population4,005
Coordinates37.5597800, -90.2940100
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-90.294011, 37.559693)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
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
3.8 gal
14.38 L · about $14.33
Round trip
$28.66
7.6 gal · 28.76 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.33 $28.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.16 $32.32
Premium $4.65 $17.69 $35.37
Diesel $5.30 $20.16 $40.31

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 Fredericktown and Saint Peters. The current time is 06:11:00.

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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.