How far is Montgomery City, MO from Saint Peters, MO?
The driving distance from Montgomery City, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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 Warren County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery City and Saint Peters.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery City and Saint Peters.
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Start on East 2nd Street
12 m · 7 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Sturgeon Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · North Sturgeon Street
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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
76 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight
620 ft · 14 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
158 m · 10 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
1168 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
46.7 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive
889 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive
63 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive
61 m · 6 sec · 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 Montgomery City and Saint Peters.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
46.7 mi · 00h 57m
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 leaving Montgomery City 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 Montgomery City to Saint Peters?
The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Truesdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Montgomery City and 26.8 miles from Saint Peters.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery City and Sunny near Saint Peters.
Stop Ideas Near Truesdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Warrenton City Animal Control
Moscow Mills City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Truesdale.
Hermann
Washington
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery City and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 48.8 mi (78.53 km).
#1 Montgomery City
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,678 |
| Coordinates | 38.9775400, -91.5048800 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $3.77 | $7.16 | $14.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.84 | $17.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
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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