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

The driving distance from Mountain View, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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
198.43 mi
03h 19m
Flight
137.85 mi
221.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.85 mi
Kilometers
221.85 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.43 mi
Kilometers
319.34 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Thu, May 7, 12:04 PM CDT
Return by in Mountain View
Thu, May 7, 3:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain View
2026-05-07T08:45
Arrive Saint Peters
Thu, May 7, 12:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 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
10:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain View
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
Rolla
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Mountain View
97.7 mi
01h 39m
To Saint Peters
100.7 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    2276 ft · 2 min · North Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    27 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North, US 60 Business: Houston, Rolla

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  5. 5

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way

    1336 ft · 33 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    564 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  10. 10

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

    970 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints

  24. 24

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

    1013 ft · 16 sec

  25. 25

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

    95 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

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

    1056 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  29. 29

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain View and Saint Peters.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
4 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
67.5 mi · 34%
US 63 North
65.8 mi · 33%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 7%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 3%
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
4.93 mi · 2%
MO 94 East
3.5 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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.6 mi
137.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rolla
01h 39m from Mountain View
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Mountain View 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 View to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Rolla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.7 miles from Mountain View and 100.7 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Mountain View and Sunny near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Rolla

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

89 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

95 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain View and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 137.85 mi (221.85 km).

Mountain View

#1 Mountain View

City in Howell County, Missouri, USA

Population2,655
Coordinates36.9953300, -91.7037600
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: North Pine Street (-91.704025, 36.995268)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.51 L · about $26.40
Round trip
$52.79
14 gal · 53.02 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.40 $52.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.77 $59.54
Premium $4.65 $32.58 $65.16
Diesel $5.30 $37.13 $74.26

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Mountain View and Saint Peters. The current time is 08:45:04.

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.