How far is Kimberling City, MO from Saint Peters, MO?

The driving distance from Kimberling City, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 268.3 miles (431.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.7 miles (343.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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
268.29 mi
04h 13m
Flight
213.7 mi
343.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.7 mi
Kilometers
343.91 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.29 mi
Kilometers
431.77 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Wed, Apr 15, 10:28 PM CDT
Return by in Kimberling City
Thu, Apr 16, 2:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kimberling City
2026-04-15T18:14
Arrive Saint Peters
Wed, Apr 15, 10:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kimberling City
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
Saint Robert
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From Kimberling City
126.9 mi
02h 06m
To Saint Peters
141.3 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
82°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kimberling City and Saint Peters.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1246 ft · 60 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Marina Way

    1571 ft · 1 min · Marina Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kimberling Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · Kimberling Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    10.5 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    67 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward US 65 North: Springfield

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Schoolcraft Freeway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

  11. 11

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

    3203 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    170.3 mi · 3 hr 3 min

  13. 13

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

    970 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  25. 25

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints

  27. 27

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

    1013 ft · 16 sec

  28. 28

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

    95 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

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

    1056 ft · 22 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  32. 32

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kimberling City 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
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
22
5 merges, 17 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
171 mi · 64%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 5%
Kimberling Boulevard
13.1 mi · 5%
Schoolcraft Freeway
10.7 mi · 4%
American Legion Memorial Highway
10.1 mi · 4%
MO 109
5.06 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
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.6 mi
213.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
02h 06m from Kimberling City
Leave By
8:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kimberling City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then 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 Kimberling City to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 268.3 miles (431.8 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Saint Robert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Kimberling City and 141.3 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 213.7 miles (343.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.6 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 8:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.71 one way or $71.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kimberling City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kimberling City and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 213.7 mi (343.91 km).

Kimberling City

#1 Kimberling City

City in Stone County, Missouri, United States

Population2,300
Coordinates36.6334000, -93.4168500
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.41689, 36.633481)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.47 gal
35.84 L · about $35.71
Round trip
$71.42
18.94 gal · 71.68 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.3 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.71 $71.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.28 $80.55
Premium $4.65 $44.07 $88.15
Diesel $5.30 $50.23 $100.46

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kimberling City and Saint Peters. The current time is 18:14:41.

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.