How far is Licking, MO from Saint Peters, MO?
The driving distance from Licking, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Crawford County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Licking and Saint Peters.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Licking and Saint Peters.
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Start on North Main Street
21 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right
1705 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
33.8 mi · 42 min
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Continue on North Bishop Avenue
87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue
56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way
1336 ft · 33 sec · Tim Bradley Way
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Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
564 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit
970 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 109
1108 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
68 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
157 m · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2129 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road
29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road
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Continue on Olive Street Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road
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Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
2.7 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 94: Defiance, Saint Charles
1013 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 94 East: Saint Charles
95 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Pitman Hill Road
1056 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive
4.7 mi · 10 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville
1419 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
146 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Licking and Saint Peters.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Licking and Mostly Clear near Saint Peters.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Licking to Saint Peters?
The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Bourbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Licking and 83.1 miles from Saint Peters.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 1:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.82 one way or $43.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Licking and Mostly Clear near Saint Peters.
Stop Ideas Near Bourbon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bourbon.
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Kirkwood
Jefferson City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Licking and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 112.02 mi (180.28 km).
#1 Licking
City in Texas County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,872 |
| Coordinates | 37.4994900, -91.8571000 |
| Altitude | 385 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Peters
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 58,043 |
| Coordinates | 38.8003300, -90.6265100 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $21.82 | $43.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $23.54 | $47.09 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.58 | $51.17 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $32.41 | $64.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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