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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Forsyth, MO is about 253.7 miles (408.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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
253.69 mi
04h 58m
Flight
199.78 mi
321.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.78 mi
Kilometers
321.51 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.69 mi
Kilometers
408.27 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forsyth
Wed, Sep 23, 4:49 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Wed, Sep 23, 9:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-09-23T11:50
Arrive Forsyth
Wed, Sep 23, 4:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 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
Saint Robert
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
126.8 mi
02h 29m
To Forsyth
126.9 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    170.7 mi · 3 hr 4 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson

    1412 ft · 48 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway

    11 mi · 14 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 65

    12 mi · 14 min · US Highway 65

  27. 27

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 160: Reed Springs Junction, Forsyth

    1165 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Turn slight left

    6 mi · 9 min

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Rockhill Drive

    567 ft · 25 sec · Rockhill Drive

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockhill Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
4 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
171 mi · 67%
MO 100 West
13.6 mi · 5%
American Legion Memorial Highway
12.1 mi · 5%
US Highway 65
12 mi · 5%
Schoolcraft Freeway
11 mi · 4%
East Terra Lane
7.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

171 mi · 03h 04m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.9 mi
199.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
02h 29m from Saint Peters
Leave By
7:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Peters and Mostly Sunny near Forsyth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 253.7 miles (408.3 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Saint Robert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.8 miles from Saint Peters and 126.9 miles from Forsyth.

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

The direct path is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 7:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.46 one way or $74.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Forsyth. Straight-line distance: 199.78 mi (321.51 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Forsyth

County seat of Taney County, Missouri, United States

Population2,560
Coordinates36.6850600, -93.1199000
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Forsyth (-93.1199, 36.68506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.95 gal
33.89 L · about $37.46
Round trip
$74.91
17.9 gal · 67.78 L
Estimated CO2
79.5 kg one way
Round trip: 159.1 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.19 $37.46 $74.91
Mid-grade $4.55 $40.68 $81.36
Premium $4.90 $43.89 $87.78
Diesel $6.35 $56.81 $113.63

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Forsyth. The current time is 11:50:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.