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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Fredericktown, MO is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (141 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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
109.62 mi
02h 11m
Flight
87.59 mi
140.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.59 mi
Kilometers
140.97 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.62 mi
Kilometers
176.41 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fredericktown
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Thu, Apr 23, 11:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-04-23T07:37
Arrive Fredericktown
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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
Festus
MO

City in Missouri

From Saint Peters
54.8 mi
01h 05m
To Fredericktown
54.8 mi
01h 05m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Farmington, Poplar Bluff

    914 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    729 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    9 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    51.6 mi · 1 hr

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 72, US 67 Business: Fredericktown, Arcadia

    908 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    2440 ft · 53 sec

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    34 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Square

    85 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto East Main Street

    13 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 67 South
52 mi · 47%
I 270 South
19.6 mi · 18%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
18.3 mi · 17%
I 70 East
12.1 mi · 11%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.51 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 67 South

Exit the roundabout

51.6 mi · 01h 00m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Festus
01h 05m from Saint Peters
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Peters and Mostly Sunny near Fredericktown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Festus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.8 miles from Saint Peters and 54.8 miles from Fredericktown.

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

The direct path is about 87.6 miles (141 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Festus

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

40 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

48 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

66 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

79 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Fredericktown. Straight-line distance: 87.59 mi (140.97 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Fredericktown

City in and the county seat of Madison County, Missouri, United States

Population4,005
Coordinates37.5597800, -90.2940100
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Fredericktown (-90.29401, 37.55978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.64 L · about $14.59
Round trip
$29.19
7.74 gal · 29.28 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.59 $29.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.46 $32.92
Premium $4.65 $18.01 $36.02
Diesel $5.30 $20.53 $41.05

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 Fredericktown. The current time is 07:37:03.

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.