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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Ashland, MO is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
107.04 mi
02h 06m
Flight
87.84 mi
141.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.84 mi
Kilometers
141.36 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.04 mi
Kilometers
172.26 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashland
Thu, Apr 16, 9:40 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Thu, Apr 16, 11:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-04-16T19:33
Arrive Ashland
Thu, Apr 16, 9:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Montgomery City
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
53.4 mi
01h 03m
To Ashland
53.6 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    92.6 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly

    1177 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1089 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward US 63 South: Jefferson City

    2329 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.1 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1058 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Broadway

    14 m · 1 sec · East Broadway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Broadway

    1072 ft · 29 sec · East Broadway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward East Broadway

    80 m · 7 sec · East Broadway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Broadway

    10 m · 1 sec · East Broadway

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 63 South
13.7 mi · 13%
East Broadway
0.27 mi
US 63
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

92.6 mi · 01h 50m

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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
87.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery City
01h 03m from Saint Peters
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Peters and Isolated Rain Showers near Ashland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Montgomery City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Saint Peters and 53.6 miles from Ashland.

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

The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.25 one way or $28.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Peters and Isolated Rain Showers near Ashland.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery City

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

31 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

63 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

105 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 87.84 mi (141.36 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Ashland

City in Boone County, Missouri, United States

Population4,031
Coordinates38.7744800, -92.2571300
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Ashland (-92.25713, 38.77448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.3 L · about $14.25
Round trip
$28.51
7.56 gal · 28.6 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.25 $28.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.08 $32.15
Premium $4.65 $17.59 $35.18
Diesel $5.30 $20.05 $40.10

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Ashland. The current time is 19:33:14.

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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.