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

The driving distance from Monroe City, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 101.3 miles (163 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
101.3 mi
01h 41m
Flight
83.62 mi
134.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.62 mi
Kilometers
134.58 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.3 mi
Kilometers
163.03 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Fri, Apr 17, 2:51 AM CDT
Return by in Monroe City
Fri, Apr 17, 4:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe City
2026-04-17T01:10
Arrive Saint Peters
Fri, Apr 17, 2:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroe City
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
Bowling Green
MO

City in Missouri

From Monroe City
53.6 mi
00h 50m
To Saint Peters
47.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph S
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1353 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1930 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 24 East, US 36 East, MO 110 East: Hannibal

    1671 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road

    1167 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.1 mi · 4 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 Monroe City 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
73.7 mi · 73%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.9 mi · 11%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
10.8 mi · 11%
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.85 mi · 6%
Veterans Road
2.33 mi · 2%
5th Street
1.09 mi · 1%
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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
83.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowling Green
00h 50m from Monroe City
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monroe City and Mostly Sunny 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 Monroe City to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Monroe City and 47.7 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monroe City and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green

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

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

RAIL

Quincy

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

Hermann

73 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

88 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

104 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe City and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 83.62 mi (134.58 km).

Monroe City

#1 Monroe City

City in Monroe County, Missouri, United States

Population2,438
Coordinates39.6536500, -91.7346100
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-91.734652, 39.653649)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.53 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
7.14 gal · 27.06 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.18 $30.37
Premium $4.65 $16.61 $33.23
Diesel $5.30 $18.94 $37.87

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe City and Saint Peters. The current time is 01:10:07.

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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.