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

The driving distance from Lamar, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 283.4 miles (456.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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
283.42 mi
04h 34m
Flight
217.85 mi
350.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.85 mi
Kilometers
350.6 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.42 mi
Kilometers
456.12 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Fri, May 1, 5:48 PM CDT
Return by in Lamar
Fri, May 1, 10:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lamar
2026-05-01T13:13
Arrive Saint Peters
Fri, May 1, 5:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lamar
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
Stoutland
MO

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

From Lamar
144.5 mi
02h 17m
To Saint Peters
138.9 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 11th Street West

    77 m · 7 sec · 11th Street West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gulf Street

    144 m · 29 sec · Gulf Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 12th Street West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 12th Street West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

    947 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO V, MO D: Alba

    1611 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Garrison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Garrison Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Northwoods Street

    1212 ft · 23 sec · East Northwoods Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Java Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Java Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    36 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 East: Springfield

    3171 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    194.8 mi · 3 hr 31 min

  14. 14

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

    970 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  26. 26

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints

  28. 28

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

    1013 ft · 16 sec

  29. 29

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

    95 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  31. 31

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

    1056 ft · 22 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  33. 33

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lamar 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
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
21
5 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
195 mi · 69%
I 49 South
19.8 mi · 7%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 5%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 2%
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
4.93 mi · 2%
MO 94 East
3.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

195 mi · 03h 31m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.5 mi
217.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stoutland
02h 17m from Lamar
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lamar and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Lamar to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 283.4 miles (456.1 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Stoutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.5 miles from Lamar and 138.9 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.5 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 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.71 one way or $75.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lamar and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Stoutland

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

90 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

118 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lamar and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 217.85 mi (350.6 km).

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#1 Lamar

City in Missouri

Population4,233
Coordinates37.4950500, -94.2766100
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.27672, 37.494872)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10 gal
37.86 L · about $37.71
Round trip
$75.42
20 gal · 75.72 L
Estimated CO2
88.9 kg one way
Round trip: 177.7 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.71 $75.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.53 $85.06
Premium $4.65 $46.54 $93.08
Diesel $5.30 $53.04 $106.08

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Lamar and Saint Peters. The current time is 13:13:46.

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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.