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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Ballwin, MO is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.2 mi
00h 37m
Flight
14.83 mi
23.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.83 mi
Kilometers
23.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.2 mi
Kilometers
37.33 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ballwin
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sat, Apr 11, 11:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-04-11T22:23
Arrive Ballwin
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Peters
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lake
MO

Township in Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
11.6 mi
00h 18m
To Ballwin
11.6 mi
00h 18m

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
77°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Cave Springs Road, Truman Road

    987 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    61 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Cave Springs Road

    772 ft · 18 sec · Cave Springs Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Muegge Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Muegge Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Muegge Road

    53 m · 6 sec · Muegge Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Muegge Road

    759 ft · 13 sec · Muegge Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    1 km · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 141

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 141 South

    128 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Maryland Heights Expressway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Maryland Heights Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Clayton Road, Woods Mill Road

    1207 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Woods Mill Road

    874 ft · 21 sec · South Woods Mill Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Clayton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Clayton Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Baxter Road

    2214 ft · 1 min · Baxter Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Holloway Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Holloway Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    67 m · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    67 m · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muegge Road
6.75 mi · 29%
Maryland Heights Expressway
5.7 mi · 25%
I 70 East
4.78 mi · 21%
Clayton Road
1.8 mi · 8%
Holloway Road
1.2 mi · 5%
Baxter Road
0.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maryland Heights Expressway

Merge slight left onto Maryland Heights Expressway

5.7 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake
00h 18m from Saint Peters
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Peters and Chance Rain Showers near Ballwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Saint Peters and 11.6 miles from Ballwin.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Jennings City Hall
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Jennings City Hall

Jennings , MO
2120 Hord Ave, Jennings, MO 63136
Rating 4.3/5 26 reviews City Hall
Ferguson Finance Director
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Ferguson Finance Director

Ferguson , MO
110 Church St, Ferguson, MO 63135
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake.

RAIL

Kirkwood

15 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

28 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

42 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

45 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Ballwin. Straight-line distance: 14.83 mi (23.87 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Ballwin

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population30,094
Coordinates38.5950500, -90.5462300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Ballwin (-90.54623, 38.59505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.1 L · about $3.09
Round trip
$6.18
1.64 gal · 6.2 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.09 $6.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.49 $6.97
Premium $4.65 $3.82 $7.63
Diesel $5.30 $4.35 $8.70

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 Ballwin. The current time is 22:23:05.

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.