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

The driving distance from Riverside, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 227.8 miles (366.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
227.8 mi
03h 31m
Flight
215.65 mi
347.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.65 mi
Kilometers
347.06 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.8 mi
Kilometers
366.61 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Tue, May 12, 10:25 PM CDT
Return by in Riverside
Wed, May 13, 1:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-05-12T18:53
Arrive Saint Peters
Tue, May 12, 10:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverside
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
Rocheport
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Riverside
113.5 mi
01h 45m
To Saint Peters
114.3 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
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 Riverside and Saint Peters.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn uturn onto Northwest Gateway Avenue

    35 m · 9 sec · Northwest Gateway Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto US 69 North

    95 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Northwest Vivion Road

    48 m · 7 sec · Northwest Vivion Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northwest Gateway Avenue

    2005 ft · 49 sec · Northwest Gateway Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Northwest Platte Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northwest Platte Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Briarcliff Parkway

    18 m · 1 sec · Northwest Briarcliff Parkway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Briarcliff Parkway

    121 m · 9 sec · Northwest Briarcliff Parkway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward MO 9 South: North Kansas City

    146 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 9 South: North Kansas City

    1090 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1586 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South: Kansas City

    1558 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Broadway Boulevard

    536 ft · 18 sec · Broadway Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    1438 ft · 26 sec · West 6th Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East

    721 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on George Brett Super Highway

    2089 ft · 39 sec · George Brett Super Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on George Brett Super Highway

    2797 ft · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on George Brett Super Highway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · George Brett Super Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

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

  25. 25

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

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

  26. 26

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  28. 28

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  29. 29

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

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

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    889 ft · 19 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    63 m · 4 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    61 m · 6 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  33. 33

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside 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
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
147 mi · 65%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 24%
George Brett Super Highway
8.05 mi · 4%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 2%
US 169 South
3.78 mi · 2%
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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
215.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocheport
01h 45m from Riverside
Leave By
9:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Riverside 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 Riverside to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 227.8 miles (366.6 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.5 miles from Riverside and 114.3 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.32 one way or $60.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rocheport

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

56 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Hermann

103 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

105 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 215.65 mi (347.06 km).

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#1 Riverside

City in Platte County, Missouri, United States

Population3,150
Coordinates39.1775000, -94.6130100
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.61299, 39.177462)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.04 gal
30.43 L · about $30.32
Round trip
$60.64
16.08 gal · 60.86 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 142.9 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.32 $60.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.19 $68.39
Premium $4.65 $37.42 $74.84
Diesel $5.30 $42.64 $85.29

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverside and Saint Peters. The current time is 18:53:21.

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.