How far is Oakland, MO from Saint Peters, MO?

The driving distance from Oakland, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
174.88 mi
02h 44m
Flight
132.19 mi
212.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.19 mi
Kilometers
212.74 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.88 mi
Kilometers
281.44 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Sat, Apr 18, 2:17 AM CDT
Return by in Oakland
Sat, Apr 18, 5:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-17T23:32
Arrive Saint Peters
Sat, Apr 18, 2:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
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
Cuba
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Oakland
80.3 mi
01h 22m
To Saint Peters
94.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 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 Oakland and Saint Peters.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Saint Peters.

  1. 1

    Start on Evanston Road

    52 m · 13 sec · Evanston Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    8.1 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    102 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1544 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    112.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  9. 9

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

    970 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints

  23. 23

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

    1013 ft · 16 sec

  24. 24

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

    95 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

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

    1056 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  28. 28

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland 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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
4 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Evanston Road
113 mi · 65%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 8%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 3%
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
4.93 mi · 3%
MO 94 East
3.5 mi · 2%
Avenue of the Saints
2.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Evanston Road

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 02m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
132.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuba
01h 22m from Oakland
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oakland 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 Oakland to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Oakland and 94.6 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.27 one way or $46.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cuba

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

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

RAIL

Washington

65 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

72 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Jefferson City

88 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

104 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 132.19 mi (212.74 km).

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#1 Oakland

City in St.

Population1,375
Coordinates37.6364300, -92.5593400
Altitude380
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston Road (-92.55933, 37.636566)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.17 gal
23.36 L · about $23.27
Round trip
$46.53
12.34 gal · 46.72 L
Estimated CO2
54.8 kg one way
Round trip: 109.7 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.27 $46.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.24 $52.48
Premium $4.65 $28.72 $57.43
Diesel $5.30 $32.73 $65.45

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Saint Peters. The current time is 23:32:42.

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.