How far is Saint Peters, MO from Bowling Green, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Bowling Green, MO is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
57.53 mi
01h 10m
Flight
48.28 mi
77.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.28 mi
Kilometers
77.7 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.53 mi
Kilometers
92.59 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowling Green
Sat, Apr 11, 11:36 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sun, Apr 12, 12:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-04-11T22:25
Arrive Bowling Green
Sat, Apr 11, 11:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Troy
MO

City in Lincoln County, Montana, USA

From Saint Peters
28.8 mi
00h 35m
To Bowling Green
28.8 mi
00h 35m

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
70°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters and Bowling Green.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Hannibal

    2234 ft · 48 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    44.2 mi · 53 min · Avenue of the Saints

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1215 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1602 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1 km · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Court Street

    7 m · 1 sec · South Court Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto South Court Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · South Court Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    13 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
45.1 mi · 78%
South Court Street
0.58 mi · 1%
US 61 North
0.42 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

44.2 mi · 00h 53m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 35m from Saint Peters
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Peters and Chance Rain Showers near Bowling Green.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Peters to Bowling Green?

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Saint Peters and 28.8 miles from Bowling Green.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Washington

47 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

49 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

67 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

74 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 48.28 mi (77.7 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Bowling Green

#2 Bowling Green

City in Missouri

Population4,759
Coordinates39.3419900, -91.1951400
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Bowling Green (-91.19514, 39.34199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.68 L · about $7.66
Round trip
$15.31
4.06 gal · 15.36 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.66 $15.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.63 $17.27
Premium $4.65 $9.45 $18.90
Diesel $5.30 $10.77 $21.53

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 Bowling Green. The current time is 22:25:27.

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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.