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

The driving distance from Highlandville, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 243.8 miles (392.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
243.75 mi
03h 43m
Flight
193.91 mi
312.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.91 mi
Kilometers
312.06 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.75 mi
Kilometers
392.27 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Mon, Jun 1, 7:41 PM CDT
Return by in Highlandville
Mon, Jun 1, 11:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highlandville
2026-06-01T15:58
Arrive Saint Peters
Mon, Jun 1, 7:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highlandville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Newburg
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Highlandville
114.7 mi
01h 51m
To Saint Peters
129.1 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kentling Avenue

    1351 ft · 1 min · Kentling Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 65 North: Springfield

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Schoolcraft Freeway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    3203 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    170.3 mi · 3 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit

    970 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints

  22. 22

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

    1013 ft · 16 sec

  23. 23

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

    95 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

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

    1056 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highlandville 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
20
5 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
171 mi · 70%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 5%
Schoolcraft Freeway
10.7 mi · 4%
American Legion Memorial Highway
10.1 mi · 4%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 2%
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
4.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

170 mi · 03h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.9 mi
193.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newburg
01h 51m from Highlandville
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Highlandville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Saint Peters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 243.8 miles (392.3 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.7 miles from Highlandville and 129.1 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.43 one way or $64.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Highlandville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Newburg

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

97 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

106 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highlandville and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 193.91 mi (312.06 km).

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#1 Highlandville

City in Christian County, Missouri, United States

Population1,055
Coordinates36.9328300, -93.2804600
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentling Avenue (-93.28046, 36.932845)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.6 gal
32.56 L · about $32.43
Round trip
$64.86
17.2 gal · 65.12 L
Estimated CO2
76.4 kg one way
Round trip: 152.9 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.43 $64.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.58 $73.15
Premium $4.65 $40.02 $80.05
Diesel $5.30 $45.61 $91.23

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Highlandville and Saint Peters. The current time is 15:58:29.

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.