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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Clever, MO is about 233.4 miles (375.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.47 mi
04h 38m
Flight
197.54 mi
317.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.54 mi
Kilometers
317.91 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.47 mi
Kilometers
375.73 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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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 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clever
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-04-23T12:04
Arrive Clever
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Peters
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Newburg
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
116.6 mi
02h 19m
To Clever
116.8 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    182.8 mi · 3 hr 18 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MO MM, MO B

    1040 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    96 m · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Main Avenue

    5.4 mi · 10 min · South Main Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on North Public Avenue

    2705 ft · 1 min · North Public Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Brown Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
183 mi · 78%
MO 100 West
13.6 mi · 6%
East Terra Lane
7.38 mi · 3%
North Eatherton Road
7.1 mi · 3%
South Main Avenue
5.41 mi · 2%
Avenue of the Saints
3.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

183 mi · 03h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
197.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newburg
02h 19m from Saint Peters
Leave By
7:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Peters and Partly Sunny near Clever.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233.4 miles (375.7 km) and usually takes 04h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Saint Peters and 116.8 miles from Clever.

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

The direct path is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.07 one way or $62.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Peters and Partly Sunny near Clever.

Stop Ideas Near Newburg

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

97 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

106 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Clever. Straight-line distance: 197.54 mi (317.91 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Clever

City

Population2,836
Coordinates37.0303300, -93.4729700
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Clever (-93.47297, 37.03033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.24 gal
31.19 L · about $31.07
Round trip
$62.15
16.48 gal · 62.38 L
Estimated CO2
73.2 kg one way
Round trip: 146.5 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.07 $62.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.04 $70.09
Premium $4.65 $38.35 $76.70
Diesel $5.30 $43.70 $87.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Clever. The current time is 12:04:57.

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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.