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

The driving distance from Oak Grove, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.9 miles (304 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
194.91 mi
02h 52m
Flight
188.87 mi
303.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.87 mi
Kilometers
303.95 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.91 mi
Kilometers
313.67 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Mon, May 25, 11:50 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Mon, May 25, 2:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-05-25T08:57
Arrive Saint Peters
Mon, May 25, 11:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From Oak Grove
97.4 mi
01h 26m
To Saint Peters
97.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    41 mi · 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    889 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    63 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    61 m · 6 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Grove 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
15 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
136 mi · 70%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 28%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.58 mi · 1%
South Broadway Street
0.7 mi
I 70 West
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

92.8 mi · 01h 50m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
188.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 26m from Oak Grove
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oak Grove and Partly Sunny near Saint Peters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Oak Grove and 97.6 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 188.9 miles (304 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

82 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 188.87 mi (303.95 km).

Oak Grove

#1 Oak Grove

City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States

Population8,437
Coordinates39.0050100, -94.1293900
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: South Broadway Street (-94.129219, 39.005004)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.03 L · about $25.94
Round trip
$51.89
13.76 gal · 52.06 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.94 $51.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.26 $58.52
Premium $4.65 $32.02 $64.04
Diesel $5.30 $36.49 $72.98

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Grove and Saint Peters. The current time is 08:57:25.

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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.