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

The driving distance from Holts Summit, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.4 miles (131 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
99.1 mi
01h 31m
Flight
81.39 mi
130.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.39 mi
Kilometers
130.99 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.1 mi
Kilometers
159.48 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Tue, May 5, 1:12 AM CDT
Return by in Holts Summit
Tue, May 5, 2:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holts Summit
2026-05-04T23:41
Arrive Saint Peters
Tue, May 5, 1:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holts 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
New Florence
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Holts Summit
49.5 mi
00h 45m
To Saint Peters
49.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hillcrest Avenue

    21 m · 8 sec · East Hillcrest Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Summit Drive

    133 m · 16 sec · South Summit Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1209 ft · 40 sec · Center Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 54 East: Fulton

    1153 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    24 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    1220 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    889 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    63 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    61 m · 6 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holts Summit 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
73.7 mi · 74%
US 54 East
24.2 mi · 24%
I 70 West
0.36 mi
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
0.25 mi
I 70 East
0.23 mi
Center Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

73.7 mi · 01h 26m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
81.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Florence
00h 45m from Holts Summit
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Holts Summit 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 Holts Summit to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

New Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Holts Summit and 49.6 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 81.4 miles (131 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.20 one way or $26.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Holts Summit and Mostly Sunny near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near New Florence

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

23 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

54 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

97 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holts Summit and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 81.39 mi (130.99 km).

Holts Summit

#1 Holts Summit

City in Callaway County, Missouri, United States

Population4,519
Coordinates38.6403200, -92.1224100
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hillcrest Avenue (-92.12245, 38.640169)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.24 L · about $13.20
Round trip
$26.40
7 gal · 26.48 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.20 $26.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.89 $29.77
Premium $4.65 $16.29 $32.58
Diesel $5.30 $18.56 $37.13

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Holts Summit and Saint Peters. The current time is 23:41:10.

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.