How far is Saint Peters, MO from Fair Grove, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Fair Grove, MO is about 203.3 miles (327.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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
203.27 mi
04h 00m
Flight
168.59 mi
271.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.59 mi
Kilometers
271.32 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.27 mi
Kilometers
327.13 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fair Grove
Sun, May 3, 11:51 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sun, May 3, 3:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-05-03T07:50
Arrive Fair Grove
Sun, May 3, 11:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 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
Rolla
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
101.5 mi
02h 00m
To Fair Grove
101.7 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters and Fair Grove.

  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

    152.2 mi · 2 hr 44 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 38, MO W: Marshfield

    851 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Spur Drive

    93 m · 15 sec · Spur Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto County Road 523

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 523

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 523

    4.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 523

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    145 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Grove Road

    1068 ft · 17 sec · South Grove Road

  30. 30

    Continue on East Old Mill Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Old Mill Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Old Mill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
152 mi · 75%
MO 100 West
13.6 mi · 7%
County Road 523
13 mi · 6%
East Terra Lane
7.38 mi · 4%
North Eatherton Road
7.1 mi · 3%
Avenue of the Saints
3.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

152 mi · 02h 44m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
168.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rolla
02h 00m from Saint Peters
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Saint Peters and Clear near Fair Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Peters to Fair Grove?

The road trip is about 203.3 miles (327.1 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Rolla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Saint Peters and 101.7 miles from Fair Grove.

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

The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 8:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.04 one way or $54.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Saint Peters and Clear near Fair Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Rolla

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

89 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

95 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Fair Grove. Straight-line distance: 168.59 mi (271.32 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Fair Grove

#2 Fair Grove

City in Greene County, Missouri, United States

Population1,540
Coordinates37.3839300, -93.1513000
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Fair Grove (-93.1513, 37.38393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.15 L · about $27.04
Round trip
$54.08
14.34 gal · 54.3 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.04 $54.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.49 $60.99
Premium $4.65 $33.37 $66.74
Diesel $5.30 $38.03 $76.06

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Fair Grove. The current time is 07:50:30.

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.