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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Bourbon, MO is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
72.15 mi
01h 35m
Flight
55.72 mi
89.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.72 mi
Kilometers
89.68 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.15 mi
Kilometers
116.12 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bourbon
Sat, May 30, 9:51 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sat, May 30, 11:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-05-30T08:15
Arrive Bourbon
Sat, May 30, 9:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gray Summit
MO

Census designated place

From Saint Peters
36 mi
00h 47m
To Bourbon
36.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.3 mi · 37 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MO N, MO C, MO J: Bourbon

    1600 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Pine Street

    3214 ft · 2 min · West Pine Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
34.5 mi · 48%
MO 100 West
13.6 mi · 19%
East Terra Lane
7.38 mi · 10%
North Eatherton Road
7.1 mi · 10%
Avenue of the Saints
3.71 mi · 5%
Olive Street Road
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

34.3 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gray Summit
00h 47m from Saint Peters
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Gray Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Saint Peters and 36.1 miles from Bourbon.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gray Summit

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

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

RAIL

Washington

19 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

37 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

55 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Hermann

59 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Bourbon. Straight-line distance: 55.72 mi (89.68 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Bourbon

City in Crawford County, Missouri, United States

Population1,563
Coordinates38.1547700, -91.2440300
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Bourbon (-91.24403, 38.15477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.64 L · about $9.62
Round trip
$19.23
5.1 gal · 19.28 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.62 $19.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.85 $21.69
Premium $4.65 $11.87 $23.74
Diesel $5.30 $13.53 $27.05

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Bourbon. The current time is 08:15:20.

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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.