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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Center, MO is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.34 mi
01h 41m
Flight
68.76 mi
110.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.76 mi
Kilometers
110.66 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.34 mi
Kilometers
137.34 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Center
Fri, Nov 6, 11:56 AM CST
Return by in Saint Peters
Fri, Nov 6, 1:37 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-11-06T10:14
Arrive Center
Fri, Nov 6, 11:56 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:06 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Peters
9:30 PM CST
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
Eolia
MO

Village in Pike County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
42.7 mi
00h 50m
To Center
42.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM CST
Wind
9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Avenue of the Saints

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1105 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Public Street

    94 m · 14 sec · South Public Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Lamb Street

    31 m · 5 sec · East Lamb Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lamb Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
65.3 mi · 77%
US 61 North
0.42 mi
South Public Street
0.06 mi
East Lamb Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

65.1 mi · 01h 17m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
68.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eolia
00h 50m from Saint Peters
Leave By
3:06 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Peters and Mostly Cloudy near Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Eolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Saint Peters and 42.7 miles from Center.

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

The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Peters and Mostly Cloudy near Center.

Stop Ideas Near Eolia

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

69 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

75 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

84 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Quincy

86 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Center. Straight-line distance: 68.76 mi (110.66 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Center

City in Ralls County, Missouri, United States

Population505
Coordinates39.5081000, -91.5287700
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Center (-91.52877, 39.5081)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.4 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
6.02 gal · 22.8 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.15 $12.49 $24.97
Premium $4.51 $13.58 $27.17
Diesel $6.00 $18.05 $36.10

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Center. The current time is 10:14:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.