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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Clinton, MO is about 206.9 miles (333 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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
206.92 mi
04h 15m
Flight
172.81 mi
278.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.81 mi
Kilometers
278.11 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.92 mi
Kilometers
333 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:51 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-04-23T07:36
Arrive Clinton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 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

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
Rocheport
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
103.3 mi
02h 07m
To Clinton
103.6 mi
02h 07m

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
79°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Clinton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    143.6 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Sedalia

    1094 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    30.5 mi · 38 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward MO 52 West: Windsor

    57 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Whiteman Road

    30.4 mi · 45 min · Whiteman Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Price Lane

    1.4 km · 2 min · Price Lane

  7. 7

    Continue on East Green Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · East Green Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    146 m · 15 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Franklin Street

    145 m · 26 sec · West Franklin Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    785 ft · 35 sec · South Washington Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 65 South
30.7 mi · 15%
Whiteman Road
30.4 mi · 15%
East Green Street
0.92 mi
Price Lane
0.89 mi
South Washington Street
0.15 mi
North Main Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

144 mi · 02h 45m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
172.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocheport
02h 07m from Saint Peters
Leave By
8:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Peters and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.9 miles (333 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Saint Peters and 103.6 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 8:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Peters and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near Rocheport

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

56 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

65 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

103 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

105 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 172.81 mi (278.11 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Clinton

City in Missouri, United States

Population9,043
Coordinates38.3686300, -93.7782700
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Clinton (-93.77827, 38.36863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.3 gal
27.64 L · about $27.53
Round trip
$55.06
14.6 gal · 55.28 L
Estimated CO2
64.9 kg one way
Round trip: 129.8 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.53 $55.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.05 $62.09
Premium $4.65 $33.97 $67.95
Diesel $5.30 $38.72 $77.44

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 Clinton. The current time is 07:36:07.

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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.