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

The driving distance from Piedmont, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
158.88 mi
02h 34m
Flight
113.78 mi
183.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.78 mi
Kilometers
183.11 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.88 mi
Kilometers
255.7 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Wed, Apr 15, 2:46 PM CDT
Return by in Piedmont
Wed, Apr 15, 5:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piedmont
2026-04-15T12:11
Arrive Saint Peters
Wed, Apr 15, 2:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Piedmont
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
Bonne Terre
MO

City

From Piedmont
75.2 mi
01h 17m
To Saint Peters
83.6 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fir Street

    20 m · 4 sec · East Fir Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    13.7 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2815 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    545 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    81 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1750 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1735 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  11. 11

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

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

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

    118 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

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

    1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

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

    645 ft · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Piedmont 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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
82.4 mi · 52%
I 55 North
20.9 mi · 13%
I 270 West
19.2 mi · 12%
I 70 West
11.3 mi · 7%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 1%
I 70
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

81 mi · 01h 33m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
113.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonne Terre
01h 17m from Piedmont
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Piedmont and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Piedmont to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Bonne Terre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Piedmont and 83.6 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Piedmont and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Bonne Terre

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

74 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

81 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

84 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

115 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Piedmont and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 113.78 mi (183.11 km).

Piedmont

#1 Piedmont

City in Wayne County, Missouri

Population1,879
Coordinates37.1544900, -90.6956700
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: East Fir Street (-90.695627, 37.15454)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.22 L · about $21.16
Round trip
$42.31
11.22 gal · 42.44 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.16 $42.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.86 $47.72
Premium $4.65 $26.11 $52.22
Diesel $5.30 $29.76 $59.51

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Piedmont and Saint Peters. The current time is 12:11:44.

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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.