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

The driving distance from Houston, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.9 miles (201 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
165.15 mi
02h 37m
Flight
124.91 mi
201.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.91 mi
Kilometers
201.03 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.15 mi
Kilometers
265.78 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Sun, May 31, 8:47 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Sun, May 31, 11:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-05-31T06:09
Arrive Saint Peters
Sun, May 31, 8:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
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
Leasburg
MO

Village in Crawford County, Missouri

From Houston
74.9 mi
01h 18m
To Saint Peters
90.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 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 Houston and Saint Peters.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    54 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    686 ft · 32 sec · South 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1397 ft · 42 sec · East Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    47.3 mi · 59 min

  5. 5

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way

    1336 ft · 33 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    564 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  10. 10

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

    970 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints

  24. 24

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

    1013 ft · 16 sec

  25. 25

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

    95 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

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

    1056 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  29. 29

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
4 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
67.5 mi · 41%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 8%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 3%
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
4.93 mi · 3%
MO 94 East
3.5 mi · 2%
Avenue of the Saints
2.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

67.3 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
124.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leasburg
01h 18m from Houston
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston 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 Houston to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Leasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Houston and 90.2 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 124.9 miles (201 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leasburg

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

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

RAIL

Washington

58 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

69 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Jefferson City

93 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

95 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 124.91 mi (201.03 km).

Houston

#1 Houston

City in Missouri, United States

Population2,085
Coordinates37.3261600, -91.9559900
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.955994, 37.325994)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.83 gal
22.06 L · about $21.98
Round trip
$43.97
11.66 gal · 44.12 L
Estimated CO2
51.8 kg one way
Round trip: 103.6 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.98 $43.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.79 $49.59
Premium $4.65 $27.13 $54.27
Diesel $5.30 $30.92 $61.84

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 Houston and Saint Peters. The current time is 06:09:30.

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.