How far is Saint Peters, MO from Ava, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Ava, MO is about 212.8 miles (342.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Peters and Ava.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters and Ava.
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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
67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO E: Rolla
910 ft · 19 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Tim Bradley Way
90 m · 6 sec · Tim Bradley Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Tim Bradley Way
2010 ft · 49 sec · Tim Bradley Way
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Turn slight right onto North Bishop Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on North Bishop Avenue
44 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Continue on North Bishop Avenue
64.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min · North Bishop Avenue
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
1028 ft · 21 sec · South Elm Street
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Continue on Peabody Avenue
1637 ft · 36 sec · Peabody Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 60 West: Mountain Grove
857 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
28.4 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 BUS, MO 5 South, MO EE: Mansfield, Ava
981 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
10.7 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Springfield Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Springfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Jefferson Street
5 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Jefferson Street
3270 ft · 1 min · North Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Peters and Ava.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 44 West
Merge slight left
67.3 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Peters and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ava.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Peters to Ava?
The road trip is about 212.8 miles (342.4 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Rolla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from Saint Peters and 106.4 miles from Ava.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 8:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.32 one way or $56.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Peters and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ava.
Stop Ideas Near Rolla
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 Rolla.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Ava. Straight-line distance: 169.14 mi (272.21 km).
#1 Saint Peters
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 58,043 |
| Coordinates | 38.8003300, -90.6265100 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ava
City in Myanmar
| Population | 2,905 |
| Coordinates | 36.9520000, -92.6604500 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ava (-92.66045, 36.952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $28.32 | $56.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.94 | $63.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.95 | $69.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.83 | $79.67 |
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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