How far is Saint Peters, MO from De Soto, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to De Soto, MO is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.19 mi
01h 22m
Flight
45.82 mi
73.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.82 mi
Kilometers
73.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.19 mi
Kilometers
103.3 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Soto
Sun, May 31, 7:26 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sun, May 31, 8:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-05-31T06:04
Arrive De Soto
Sun, May 31, 7:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Fenton
MO

Suburb city of St.

From Saint Peters
32.1 mi
00h 41m
To De Soto
32.1 mi
00h 41m

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
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters and De Soto.

  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

    15.6 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 30: Gravois Road

    1580 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 30 West: Fenton

    93 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 141: Fenton, Valley Park

    1188 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 21 South: Hillsboro

    1043 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2501 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Easton Street

    133 m · 19 sec · Easton Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Easton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
23.7 mi · 37%
I 270 South
16.2 mi · 25%
I 70 East
12.1 mi · 19%
MO 30 West
2.46 mi · 4%
North Main Street
1.36 mi · 2%
MO 30
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

19.8 mi · 00h 23m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
45.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fenton
00h 41m from Saint Peters
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near De Soto.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Peters to De Soto?

The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Fenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Saint Peters and 32.1 miles from De Soto.

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

The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Peters and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near De Soto.

Stop Ideas Near Fenton

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

8 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

24 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

50 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

51 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and De Soto. Straight-line distance: 45.82 mi (73.74 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
De Soto

#2 De Soto

City in Jefferson County, Missouri

Population6,340
Coordinates38.1395000, -90.5551300
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: De Soto (-90.55513, 38.1395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.57 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.52 gal · 17.14 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.61 $19.22
Premium $4.65 $10.52 $21.04
Diesel $5.30 $11.99 $23.97

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 De Soto. The current time is 06:04:26.

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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.