How far is Gray Summit, MO from Saint Peters, MO?

The driving distance from Gray Summit, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
33.63 mi
00h 47m
Flight
23.79 mi
38.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.79 mi
Kilometers
38.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.63 mi
Kilometers
54.12 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Sat, May 23, 2:55 AM CDT
Return by in Gray Summit
Sat, May 23, 3:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gray Summit
2026-05-23T02:08
Arrive Saint Peters
Sat, May 23, 2:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gray Summit
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
Wildwood
MO

City in New Jersey

From Gray Summit
16.8 mi
00h 23m
To Saint Peters
16.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 23 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gray Summit and Saint Peters.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 94: Defiance, Saint Charles

    1013 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 94 East: Saint Charles

    95 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Pitman Hill Road

    1056 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gray Summit and Saint Peters.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 109
5.06 mi · 15%
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
4.93 mi · 15%
MO 94 East
3.5 mi · 10%
Avenue of the Saints
2.71 mi · 8%
South Eatherton Road
2.42 mi · 7%
Olive Street Road
0.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

12.8 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wildwood
00h 23m from Gray Summit
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gray Summit and Cloudy near Saint Peters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gray Summit to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Gray Summit and 16.8 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gray Summit and Cloudy near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Wildwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wildwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wildwood.

RAIL

Kirkwood

22 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

30 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

40 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

58 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gray Summit and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 23.79 mi (38.28 km).

Gray Summit

#1 Gray Summit

Census designated place

Population2,701
Coordinates38.4897800, -90.8168000
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Missouri Route 100 (-90.816891, 38.489848)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.49 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.97
2.38 gal · 8.98 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.49 $8.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.65 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $5.30 $6.31 $12.62

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gray Summit and Saint Peters. The current time is 02:08:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.