How far is Saint Peters, MO from Ash Grove, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Ash Grove, MO is about 230.5 miles (370.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.9 miles (307.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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
230.44 mi
04h 30m
Flight
190.87 mi
307.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.87 mi
Kilometers
307.17 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.44 mi
Kilometers
370.86 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ash Grove
Sun, Apr 12, 1:05 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sun, Apr 12, 5:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-04-11T20:34
Arrive Ash Grove
Sun, Apr 12, 1:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Peters
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
Newburg
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
115.1 mi
02h 15m
To Ash Grove
115.3 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters and Ash Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street

    119 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto East Terra Lane

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Terra Lane

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    19 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South

    1523 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    2700 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Chesterfield Airport Road

    110 m · 7 sec · Chesterfield Airport Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Olive Street Road

    64 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Eatherton Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    21 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    2098 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 100 West: Gray Summit

    23 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 100 West: Gray Summit

    1202 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West: St. Clair

    1157 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    177.4 mi · 3 hr 12 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 160: West Bypass, Willard

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout

    1 km · 55 sec

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Olympian Boulevard

    40 m · 4 sec · Olympian Boulevard

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Olympian Boulevard

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Olympian Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Calhoun Avenue

    1055 ft · 31 sec · Calhoun Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    30 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
20
3 merges, 17 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
178 mi · 77%
MO 100 West
13.6 mi · 6%
Olympian Boulevard
10.2 mi · 4%
East Terra Lane
7.38 mi · 3%
North Eatherton Road
7.1 mi · 3%
Avenue of the Saints
3.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

177 mi · 03h 12m

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
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
190.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newburg
02h 15m from Saint Peters
Leave By
7:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Peters and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ash Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Peters to Ash Grove?

The road trip is about 230.5 miles (370.9 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.1 miles from Saint Peters and 115.3 miles from Ash Grove.

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

The direct path is about 190.9 miles (307.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 7:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.66 one way or $61.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newburg

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

97 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

106 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Ash Grove. Straight-line distance: 190.87 mi (307.17 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Ash Grove

#2 Ash Grove

City in Missouri

Population1,443
Coordinates37.3153300, -93.5852000
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Ash Grove (-93.5852, 37.31533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.13 gal
30.78 L · about $30.66
Round trip
$61.32
16.26 gal · 61.56 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.5 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.66 $61.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.58 $69.15
Premium $4.65 $37.84 $75.67
Diesel $5.30 $43.12 $86.24

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Ash Grove. The current time is 20:34:45.

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.