How far is Saint Peters, MO from Crystal City, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Crystal City, MO is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.62 mi
01h 10m
Flight
42.19 mi
67.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.19 mi
Kilometers
67.9 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.62 mi
Kilometers
89.51 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crystal City
Sun, May 31, 8:35 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sun, May 31, 9:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-05-31T07:25
Arrive Crystal City
Sun, May 31, 8:35 AM 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
Sunset Hills
MO

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
27.8 mi
00h 35m
To Crystal City
27.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters and Crystal City.

  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

    19 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    14.3 mi · 15 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Herculaneum

    1006 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto McNutt Street

    141 m · 13 sec · McNutt Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward McNutt Street

    550 ft · 10 sec · McNutt Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto McNutt Street

    3221 ft · 1 min · McNutt Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Commercial Boulevard

    3160 ft · 1 min · Commercial Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on North Truman Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Truman Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1159 ft · 25 sec · 8th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

    1954 ft · 59 sec · Jefferson Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    111 m · 18 sec · 3rd Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Taylor Avenue

    133 m · 19 sec · North Taylor Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Taylor Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 South
19.6 mi · 35%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
14.3 mi · 26%
I 70 East
12.1 mi · 22%
North Truman Boulevard
1.52 mi · 3%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.51 mi · 3%
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
0.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 270 South

Merge slight left

19 mi · 00h 24m

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
+13.4 mi
42.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunset Hills
00h 35m from Saint Peters
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Crystal City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Peters to Crystal City?

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.5 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?

Sunset Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Saint Peters and 27.8 miles from Crystal City.

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

The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Peters and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Crystal City.

Stop Ideas Near Sunset Hills

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

5 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

20 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

47 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

53 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Crystal City. Straight-line distance: 42.19 mi (67.9 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Crystal City

#2 Crystal City

City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

Population4,700
Coordinates38.2211700, -90.3790100
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Crystal City (-90.37901, 38.22117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.43 L · about $7.39
Round trip
$14.78
3.92 gal · 14.86 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.39 $14.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.34 $16.67
Premium $4.65 $9.12 $18.24
Diesel $5.30 $10.40 $20.79

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Crystal City. The current time is 07:25:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.