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

The driving distance from Holden, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
206.51 mi
03h 15m
Flight
181.38 mi
291.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.38 mi
Kilometers
291.91 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.51 mi
Kilometers
332.35 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Sun, May 31, 7:08 AM CDT
Return by in Holden
Sun, May 31, 10:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holden
2026-05-31T03:53
Arrive Saint Peters
Sun, May 31, 7:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holden
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
Huntsdale
MO

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

From Holden
103.6 mi
01h 37m
To Saint Peters
102.9 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Market Street

    20 m · 8 sec · South Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    703 ft · 33 sec · West 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1043 ft · 30 sec · South Pine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East 10th Street

    12.9 mi · 23 min · East 10th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    81 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 13 Business: Warrensburg, Higginsville

    961 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Maguire Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Maguire Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    54 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia

    954 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    19.9 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  20. 20

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

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

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    889 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    63 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    61 m · 6 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  24. 24

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holden 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
114 mi · 55%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 26%
East 10th Street
18.3 mi · 9%
North Maguire Street
15.6 mi · 8%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.58 mi · 1%
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 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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
181.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntsdale
01h 37m from Holden
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Holden and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Peters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Huntsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from Holden and 102.9 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Holden and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Huntsdale

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

45 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

69 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

93 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

111 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holden and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 181.38 mi (291.91 km).

Holden

#1 Holden

Place in Missouri

Population2,234
Coordinates38.7141800, -93.9913300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: South Market Street (-93.991213, 38.714175)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.29 gal
27.59 L · about $27.49
Round trip
$54.98
14.58 gal · 55.18 L
Estimated CO2
64.8 kg one way
Round trip: 129.6 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.49 $54.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.00 $62.01
Premium $4.65 $33.93 $67.86
Diesel $5.30 $38.67 $77.33

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Holden and Saint Peters. The current time is 03:53:07.

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.