How far is Saint Peters, MO from Aurora, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Aurora, MO is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Peters and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters and Aurora.
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Start on the route
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street
119 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto East Terra Lane
1.4 km · 2 min · East Terra Lane
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Turn slight left
19 m · 2 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
1523 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
3.7 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Chesterfield Airport Road
2700 ft · 58 sec
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Continue on Chesterfield Airport Road
110 m · 7 sec · Chesterfield Airport Road
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Turn right onto Olive Street Road
64 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Olive Street Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road
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Continue on North Eatherton Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Eatherton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
21 m · 1 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 the route
29 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2098 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 100 West: Gray Summit
23 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 100 West: Gray Summit
1202 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West: St. Clair
1157 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
182.8 mi · 3 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO MM, MO B
1040 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
96 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight
9 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Southwest Elm Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest Elm Street
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto East Church Street
2 mi · 4 min · East Church Street
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Turn right onto South Elliott Avenue
29 m · 2 sec · South Elliott Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Elliott Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Peters and Aurora.
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 West
Merge slight left
183 mi · 03h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Peters to Aurora?
The road trip is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Saint Robert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.5 miles from Saint Peters and 122.7 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 7:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.62 one way or $65.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Peters and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert
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 Saint Robert.
Jefferson City
Hermann
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 210.68 mi (339.06 km).
#1 Saint Peters
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 58,043 |
| Coordinates | 38.8003300, -90.6265100 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aurora
City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 7,432 |
| Coordinates | 36.9708900, -93.7179800 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aurora (-93.71798, 36.97089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $32.62 | $65.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.79 | $73.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.26 | $80.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.88 | $91.76 |
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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