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

The driving distance from Perryville, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 99 miles (159.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (137 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
98.98 mi
01h 35m
Flight
85.16 mi
137.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.16 mi
Kilometers
137.05 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.98 mi
Kilometers
159.29 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Sat, May 30, 4:09 PM CDT
Return by in Perryville
Sat, May 30, 5:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Perryville
2026-05-30T14:34
Arrive Saint Peters
Sat, May 30, 4:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Perryville
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
Herculaneum
MO

Roman town

From Perryville
49.5 mi
00h 47m
To Saint Peters
49.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Spring Street

    67 m · 15 sec · South Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Saint Joseph Street

    111 m · 16 sec · East Saint Joseph Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    106 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    2204 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Kingshighway Street

    59 m · 3 sec · North Kingshighway Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto North Kingshighway Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Kingshighway Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North King's Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North King's Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2816 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    645 ft · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Perryville 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
59.6 mi · 60%
I 270 West
19.2 mi · 19%
I 70 West
11.3 mi · 11%
North King's Highway
2.84 mi · 3%
North Kingshighway Street
2.48 mi · 3%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

59.4 mi · 01h 04m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
85.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Herculaneum
00h 47m from Perryville
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Perryville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight 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 Perryville to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 99 miles (159.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Herculaneum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Perryville and 49.5 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 85.1 miles (137 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Perryville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Herculaneum

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

35 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

42 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

64 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

74 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Perryville and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 85.16 mi (137.05 km).

Perryville

#1 Perryville

City in Missouri, United States

Population8,540
Coordinates37.7242200, -89.8612200
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: South Spring Street (-89.861221, 37.72422)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.22 L · about $13.16
Round trip
$26.32
6.98 gal · 26.44 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.16 $26.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.84 $29.69
Premium $4.65 $16.24 $32.48
Diesel $5.30 $18.51 $37.02

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Perryville and Saint Peters. The current time is 14:34:11.

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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.