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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Gladstone, MO is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.8 miles (342.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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
225.76 mi
04h 23m
Flight
212.74 mi
342.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.74 mi
Kilometers
342.37 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.76 mi
Kilometers
363.32 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gladstone
Fri, Apr 24, 6:44 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Fri, Apr 24, 11:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-04-24T02:21
Arrive Gladstone
Fri, Apr 24, 6:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
8:14 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
Rocheport
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
112.7 mi
02h 11m
To Gladstone
113.1 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    204.9 mi · 3 hr 51 min

  2. 2

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on George Brett Super Highway

    1.4 km · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward East Front Street

    746 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Front Street, Riverfront Park Access

    54 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on East Front Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Front Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Chouteau Trafficway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Chouteau Trafficway

  12. 12

    Continue on Northeast Chouteau Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Chouteau Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Northeast Chouteau Trafficway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast Chouteau Trafficway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Antioch Road

    3141 ft · 1 min · North Antioch Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northeast 60th Street

    1475 ft · 1 min · Northeast 60th Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Howard Avenue

    105 m · 20 sec · North Howard Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northeast 60th Terrace

    114 m · 22 sec · Northeast 60th Terrace

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto North Garfield Avenue

    41 m · 6 sec · North Garfield Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Garfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 2%
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
4.12 mi · 2%
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.81 mi · 1%
Northeast Chouteau Parkway
1.68 mi · 1%
North Chouteau Trafficway
1.64 mi · 1%
Northeast Chouteau Trafficway
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

205 mi · 03h 51m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
212.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocheport
02h 11m from Saint Peters
Leave By
8:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gladstone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from Saint Peters and 113.1 miles from Gladstone.

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

The direct path is about 212.8 miles (342.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.05 one way or $60.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rocheport

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

56 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

65 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

103 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

105 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Gladstone. Straight-line distance: 212.74 mi (342.37 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Gladstone

City in Missouri, USA

Population27,677
Coordinates39.2038900, -94.5546800
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Gladstone (-94.55468, 39.20389)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.97 gal
30.16 L · about $30.05
Round trip
$60.11
15.94 gal · 60.32 L
Estimated CO2
70.8 kg one way
Round trip: 141.7 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.05 $60.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.90 $67.79
Premium $4.65 $37.09 $74.18
Diesel $5.30 $42.27 $84.55

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Gladstone. The current time is 02:21:18.

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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.