How far is Polk, MO from Saint Peters, MO?
The driving distance from Polk, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.8 miles (262 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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Flight Distance
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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 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Polk and Saint Peters.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Polk and Saint Peters.
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Start on the route
2.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
40.3 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit left toward I 44 East: Rolla
1431 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
123.9 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit
970 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 109
1108 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
68 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
157 m · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2129 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road
29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road
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Continue on Olive Street Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road
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Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
2.7 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 94: Defiance, Saint Charles
1013 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 94 East: Saint Charles
95 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Pitman Hill Road
1056 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive
4.7 mi · 10 min · 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 Polk and Saint Peters.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 East
Merge slight left
124 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Polk and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Polk to Saint Peters?
The road trip is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Rolla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from Polk and 107.3 miles from Saint Peters.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.8 miles (262 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.14 one way or $58.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Polk and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Peters.
Stop Ideas Near Rolla
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 Rolla.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Polk and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 162.79 mi (261.98 km).
#1 Polk
County in Missouri, United States
| Population | 732 |
| Coordinates | 37.7292000, -93.2993600 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| 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: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.98 | $29.14 | $58.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $31.82 | $63.64 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $34.50 | $69.00 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $43.89 | $87.78 |
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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