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

The driving distance from Liberty, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
97.29 mi
01h 31m
Flight
72.23 mi
116.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.23 mi
Kilometers
116.25 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.29 mi
Kilometers
156.57 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
Wed, Apr 15, 1:34 PM CDT
Return by in Liberty
Wed, Apr 15, 3:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Liberty
2026-04-15T12:02
Arrive Saint Peters
Wed, Apr 15, 1:34 PM 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
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Liberty
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 Liberty
48.5 mi
00h 45m
To Saint Peters
48.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
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 Liberty and Saint Peters.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 440

    66 m · 15 sec · County Road 440

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 471

    119 m · 18 sec · County Road 471

  3. 3

    Turn left

    4 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.1 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    13.4 mi · 15 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 Liberty 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
73.7 mi · 76%
I 70 West
0.36 mi
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
0.25 mi
I 70 East
0.23 mi
County Road 471
0.07 mi
County Road 440
0.04 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 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
72.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Florence
00h 45m from Liberty
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Liberty 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 Liberty to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 97.3 miles (156.6 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 48.5 miles from Liberty and 48.8 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.93 one way or $25.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Liberty and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Liberty and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 72.23 mi (116.25 km).

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#1 Liberty

City in Missouri, United States

Population32,418
Coordinates38.6892100, -91.9593500
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 440 (-91.959354, 38.68911)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
13 L · about $12.93
Round trip
$25.87
6.86 gal · 26 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.93 $25.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.59 $29.18
Premium $4.65 $15.96 $31.93
Diesel $5.30 $18.19 $36.39

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 Liberty and Saint Peters. The current time is 12:02:36.

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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.