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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Gerald, MO is about 63 miles (101.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.99 mi
01h 27m
Flight
47.03 mi
75.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.03 mi
Kilometers
75.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.99 mi
Kilometers
101.37 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gerald
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-04-23T10:35
Arrive Gerald
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Washington
MO

City in Franklin County, Missouri

From Saint Peters
31.5 mi
00h 43m
To Gerald
31.5 mi
00h 43m

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
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12.2 mi · 15 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward MO Z

    812 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Church Street

    74 m · 11 sec · South Church Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto South Church Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Church Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    11.1 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    19.8 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    552 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Church Street
11.6 mi · 18%
MO Z
0.15 mi
Main Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

19.8 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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
47 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
00h 43m from Saint Peters
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Peters and Mostly Sunny near Gerald.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63 miles (101.4 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Saint Peters and 31.5 miles from Gerald.

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

The direct path is about 47 miles (75.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Washington

301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

40 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

53 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

70 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Gerald. Straight-line distance: 47.03 mi (75.69 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gerald

City in Missouri, United States

Population1,327
Coordinates38.3997700, -91.3307100
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Gerald (-91.33071, 38.39977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.41 L · about $8.37
Round trip
$16.74
4.44 gal · 16.82 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.37 $16.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.44 $18.88
Premium $4.65 $10.33 $20.66
Diesel $5.30 $11.77 $23.55

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 Gerald. The current time is 10:35:57.

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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.