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

The driving distance from Owensville, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
75.4 mi
01h 31m
Flight
56.76 mi
91.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.76 mi
Kilometers
91.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.4 mi
Kilometers
121.34 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Thu, Apr 16, 3:38 AM CDT
Return by in Owensville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensville
2026-04-16T02:07
Arrive Saint Peters
Thu, Apr 16, 3:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owensville
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
Washington
MO

City in Franklin County, Missouri

From Owensville
37.2 mi
00h 45m
To Saint Peters
38.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    92 m · 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    5.8 mi · 9 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    24.9 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    11.1 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    959 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    889 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    63 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    61 m · 6 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Owensville 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lincoln Avenue
14.3 mi · 19%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
12.3 mi · 16%
I 70 West
0.36 mi
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
0.25 mi
I 70 East
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

24.9 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
00h 45m from Owensville
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Owensville and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Peters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Owensville to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Owensville and 38.2 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.03 one way or $20.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Owensville and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Washington

301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

40 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

53 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

70 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owensville and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 56.76 mi (91.34 km).

Owensville

#1 Owensville

City in Missouri

Population2,563
Coordinates38.3456000, -91.5015500
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: South 2nd Street (-91.501759, 38.345601)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.07 L · about $10.03
Round trip
$20.06
5.32 gal · 20.14 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.03 $20.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.31 $22.63
Premium $4.65 $12.38 $24.76
Diesel $5.30 $14.11 $28.22

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Owensville and Saint Peters. The current time is 02:07:25.

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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.