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

The driving distance from Plattsburg, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 241 miles (387.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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
240.96 mi
03h 50m
Flight
211.37 mi
340.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.37 mi
Kilometers
340.16 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.96 mi
Kilometers
387.79 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Wed, May 13, 2:04 AM CDT
Return by in Plattsburg
Wed, May 13, 5:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plattsburg
2026-05-12T22:13
Arrive Saint Peters
Wed, May 13, 2:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plattsburg
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Boonville
MO

City in Cooper County, Missouri, USA

From Plattsburg
120.4 mi
01h 55m
To Saint Peters
120.6 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    20 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Locust Street

    84 m · 14 sec · West Locust Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    721 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Clay Avenue

    6.3 mi · 8 min · East Clay Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Street

    5.7 mi · 8 min · North Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    10.5 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    45.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia

    954 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    19.9 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    889 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    63 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    61 m · 6 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plattsburg 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
114 mi · 47%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 23%
Main Street
45.2 mi · 19%
North Street
16.2 mi · 7%
East Clay Avenue
6.33 mi · 3%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

92.8 mi · 01h 50m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
211.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boonville
01h 55m from Plattsburg
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Plattsburg 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 Plattsburg to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 241 miles (387.8 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Boonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.4 miles from Plattsburg and 120.6 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.05 one way or $64.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boonville

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

51 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Jefferson City

66 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Warrensburg

89 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plattsburg and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 211.37 mi (340.16 km).

Plattsburg

#1 Plattsburg

City in Clinton County, Missouri, U.

Population2,242
Coordinates39.5655500, -94.4480100
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: North 2nd Street (-94.448195, 39.565551)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 388 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.5 gal
32.19 L · about $32.05
Round trip
$64.11
17 gal · 64.38 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 151.1 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.05 $64.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.15 $72.30
Premium $4.65 $39.56 $79.12
Diesel $5.30 $45.08 $90.17

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Plattsburg and Saint Peters. The current time is 22:13:24.

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.