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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Affton, MO is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
34.38 mi
00h 46m
Flight
23.41 mi
37.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.41 mi
Kilometers
37.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.38 mi
Kilometers
55.33 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Affton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:12 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sat, Apr 18, 3:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-04-18T02:25
Arrive Affton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Peters
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
Maryland Heights
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
17.2 mi
00h 23m
To Affton
17.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana

    725 ft · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 79

    117 m · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    652 ft · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East

    1294 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    872 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    2339 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    723 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    15.6 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 30: Gravois Road

    1580 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 30: Saint Louis, Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, Gravois Road

    121 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    4.1 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    12 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    27 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Peters and Affton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 South
16.2 mi · 47%
I 70 East
12.1 mi · 35%
MO 30
4.45 mi · 13%
MO 79
0.21 mi · 1%
I 270
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

I 270 South

Merge slight left

15.6 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryland Heights
00h 23m from Saint Peters
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Affton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Peters to Affton?

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Maryland Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Saint Peters and 17.2 miles from Affton.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Peters and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Affton.

Stop Ideas Near Maryland Heights

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

15 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

22 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

33 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

53 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Affton. Straight-line distance: 23.41 mi (37.68 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Affton

#2 Affton

Census designated place

Population20,307
Coordinates38.5506100, -90.3331700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Affton (-90.33317, 38.55061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.59 L · about $4.56
Round trip
$9.13
2.42 gal · 9.18 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.56 $9.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.15 $10.29
Premium $4.65 $5.63 $11.26
Diesel $5.30 $6.42 $12.84

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Affton. The current time is 02:25:38.

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.