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

The driving distance from Memphis, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141 miles (226.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
176.23 mi
02h 56m
Flight
140.96 mi
226.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.96 mi
Kilometers
226.86 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.23 mi
Kilometers
283.62 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Sat, May 2, 8:11 PM CDT
Return by in Memphis
Sat, May 2, 11:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-05-02T17:15
Arrive Saint Peters
Sat, May 2, 8:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Memphis
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
Hannibal
MO

City in Missouri, USA

From Memphis
88 mi
01h 28m
To Saint Peters
88.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Monroe Street

    530 ft · 13 sec · West Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Market Street

    2417 ft · 49 sec · South Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    33.7 mi · 50 min · Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward MO 27 South: Hannibal

    1519 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    46.3 mi · 54 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Continue on Avenue of the Saints

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422

    85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422

  10. 10

    Continue on Paris Gravel Road

    2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    37 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    889 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    63 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    61 m · 6 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
124 mi · 70%
Grand Avenue
33.7 mi · 19%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.9 mi · 6%
Veterans Road
3.19 mi · 2%
I 70 East
0.51 mi
Paris Gravel Road
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

73.7 mi · 01h 27m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
141 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hannibal
01h 28m from Memphis
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Memphis and Sunny near Saint Peters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Hannibal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Memphis and 88.3 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 141 miles (226.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.46 one way or $46.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Memphis and Sunny near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Hannibal

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

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

RAIL

Quincy

28 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane
RAIL

Fort Madison station

102 mi away
1601 20th Street
RAIL

Macomb

102 mi away
120 East Calhoun Street
RAIL

La Plata

103 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 140.96 mi (226.86 km).

Memphis

#1 Memphis

City in Scotland County, Missouri, United States

Population1,815
Coordinates40.4578100, -92.1712900
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: West Monroe Street (-92.17129, 40.457746)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.54 L · about $23.46
Round trip
$46.91
12.44 gal · 47.08 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.46 $46.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.45 $52.91
Premium $4.65 $28.95 $57.90
Diesel $5.30 $32.99 $65.98

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Memphis and Saint Peters. The current time is 17:15:41.

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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.