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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Brentwood, MO is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 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
27.87 mi
00h 37m
Flight
19.57 mi
31.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.57 mi
Kilometers
31.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.87 mi
Kilometers
44.86 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sat, Apr 18, 7:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-04-18T05:53
Arrive Brentwood
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 AM 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
Bridgeton
MO

City in St.

From Saint Peters
13.9 mi
00h 18m
To Brentwood
14 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.9 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    872 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    2339 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    723 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Saint Louis, Wentzville

    840 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Saint Louis

    1938 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Saint Louis

    1108 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64, US 40, US 61: Saint Louis

    920 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Saint Louis

    681 ft · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Saints

  17. 17

    Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward McKnight Road

    960 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South McKnight Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South McKnight Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Litzsinger Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Litzsinger Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    18 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    21 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
12.1 mi · 43%
I 270 South
7.45 mi · 27%
Daniel Boone Expressway
2.55 mi · 9%
Avenue of the Saints
1.44 mi · 5%
South McKnight Road
0.74 mi · 3%
I 64 East
0.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

11.9 mi · 00h 15m

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
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgeton
00h 18m from Saint Peters
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brentwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 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?

Bridgeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Saint Peters and 14 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 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 $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Peters and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brentwood.

Stop Ideas Near Bridgeton

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

21 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

24 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

28 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

57 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 19.57 mi (31.49 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Brentwood

Inner-ring suburb of St.

Population7,953
Coordinates38.6175500, -90.3492800
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Brentwood (-90.34928, 38.61755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.72 L · about $3.70
Round trip
$7.39
1.96 gal · 7.44 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.70 $7.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.17 $8.34
Premium $4.65 $4.56 $9.12
Diesel $5.30 $5.20 $10.40

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Brentwood. The current time is 05:53:27.

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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.