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

The driving distance from Ozark, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 236.3 miles (380.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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
236.31 mi
03h 37m
Flight
186.77 mi
300.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.77 mi
Kilometers
300.58 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.31 mi
Kilometers
380.31 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Thu, Apr 23, 11:08 AM CDT
Return by in Ozark
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ozark
2026-04-23T07:31
Arrive Saint Peters
Thu, Apr 23, 11:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 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
9:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ozark
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Newburg
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Ozark
111 mi
01h 48m
To Saint Peters
125.3 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Church Street

    30 m · 6 sec · West Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 65 North: Springfield

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Schoolcraft Freeway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    3203 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    170.3 mi · 3 hr 3 min

  8. 8

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

    970 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints

  22. 22

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

    1013 ft · 16 sec

  23. 23

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

    95 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

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

    1056 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ozark 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
20
5 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
171 mi · 72%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 6%
Schoolcraft Freeway
10.7 mi · 5%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 2%
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
4.93 mi · 2%
American Legion Memorial Highway
4.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

170 mi · 03h 03m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.5 mi
186.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newburg
01h 48m from Ozark
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ozark and Mostly Sunny near Saint Peters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.3 miles (380.3 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111 miles from Ozark and 125.3 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 9:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.45 one way or $62.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ozark and Mostly Sunny near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Newburg

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

97 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

106 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ozark and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 186.77 mi (300.58 km).

Ozark

#1 Ozark

City in Alabama

Population21,052
Coordinates37.0208900, -93.2060200
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: West Church Street (-93.206019, 37.02093)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.34 gal
31.57 L · about $31.45
Round trip
$62.90
16.68 gal · 63.14 L
Estimated CO2
74.1 kg one way
Round trip: 148.2 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.45 $62.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.47 $70.94
Premium $4.65 $38.81 $77.63
Diesel $5.30 $44.24 $88.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ozark and Saint Peters. The current time is 07:31:06.

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.