How far is Mountain Grove, MO from Saint Peters, MO?

The driving distance from Mountain Grove, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.69 mi
03h 06m
Flight
145.8 mi
234.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.8 mi
Kilometers
234.65 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.69 mi
Kilometers
308.49 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Sun, Apr 19, 7:09 AM CDT
Return by in Mountain Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 10:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Grove
2026-04-19T04:02
Arrive Saint Peters
Sun, Apr 19, 7:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain Grove
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint James
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Mountain Grove
88.7 mi
01h 33m
To Saint Peters
103 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Grove and Saint Peters.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    31 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · East State Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 60 East: Cabool

    1393 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 181: Cabool

    1161 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Peabody Avenue

    2217 ft · 44 sec · Peabody Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South Elm Street

    1028 ft · 24 sec · South Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ozark Street

    2030 ft · 41 sec · Ozark Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Ozark Avenue

    1506 ft · 33 sec · Ozark Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way

    1336 ft · 33 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    564 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit

    970 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  28. 28

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 94: Defiance, Saint Charles

    1013 ft · 16 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 94 East: Saint Charles

    95 m · 5 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Pitman Hill Road

    1056 ft · 22 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  35. 35

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Grove 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
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
21
5 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
67.5 mi · 35%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 7%
US 60 East
5.29 mi · 3%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 3%
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
4.93 mi · 3%
East State Street
4.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
145.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint James
01h 33m from Mountain Grove
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mountain Grove 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 Mountain Grove to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint James is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Mountain Grove and 103 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.49 one way or $50.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountain Grove and Sunny near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Saint James

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

81 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

81 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

82 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Grove and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 145.8 mi (234.65 km).

Mountain Grove

#1 Mountain Grove

City in Missouri

Population4,705
Coordinates37.1306100, -92.2634900
Altitude451
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 (-92.263286, 37.130605)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.6 L · about $25.49
Round trip
$50.98
13.52 gal · 51.2 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.49 $50.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.75 $57.50
Premium $4.65 $31.46 $62.92
Diesel $5.30 $35.86 $71.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mountain Grove and Saint Peters. The current time is 04:02:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.