How far is Paris, MO from Saint Peters, MO?
The driving distance from Paris, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paris and Saint Peters.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris and Saint Peters.
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Start on North Washington Street
27 m · 9 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Locust Street
110 m · 12 sec · West Locust Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
740 ft · 13 sec
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Turn slight left
20.4 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
12.4 mi · 18 min
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Turn straight
11.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 61 South: Saint Louis
1740 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
46.9 mi · 56 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
2705 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive
889 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive
63 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive
61 m · 6 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville
1419 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
146 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paris and Saint Peters.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
46.9 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Paris 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 Paris to Saint Peters?
The road trip is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Paris and 55 miles from Saint Peters.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Paris and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Peters.
Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowling Green.
Quincy
Hermann
Washington
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paris and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 87.4 mi (140.65 km).
#1 Paris
City in Missouri
| Population | 1,170 |
| Coordinates | 39.4808700, -92.0012800 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Peters
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 58,043 |
| Coordinates | 38.8003300, -90.6265100 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.63 | $29.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.50 | $33.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.58 | $41.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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