How far is Saint Peters, MO from High Ridge, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to High Ridge, MO is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.67 mi
00h 52m
Flight
24.08 mi
38.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.08 mi
Kilometers
38.76 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.67 mi
Kilometers
63.85 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Ridge
Sun, May 31, 6:56 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sun, May 31, 7:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-05-31T06:04
Arrive High Ridge
Sun, May 31, 6:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Westwood
MO

Village in west St.

From Saint Peters
19.8 mi
00h 26m
To High Ridge
19.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters and High Ridge.

  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

    15.6 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 30: Gravois Road

    1580 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 30 West: Fenton

    93 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward High Ridge Boulevard

    45 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto High Ridge Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · High Ridge Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right

    59 m · 19 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    46 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 South
16.2 mi · 41%
I 70 East
12.1 mi · 30%
MO 30 West
8.61 mi · 22%
High Ridge Boulevard
0.79 mi · 2%
MO 30
0.3 mi · 1%
MO 79
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 270 South

Merge slight left

15.6 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
24.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westwood
00h 26m from Saint Peters
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near High Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Peters to High Ridge?

The road trip is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Westwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Saint Peters and 19.8 miles from High Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.28 one way or $10.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Peters and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near High Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Westwood

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

8 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

20 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

39 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

51 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and High Ridge. Straight-line distance: 24.08 mi (38.76 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
High Ridge

#2 High Ridge

Census designated place

Population4,305
Coordinates38.4589400, -90.5365100
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: High Ridge (-90.53651, 38.45894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.3 L · about $5.28
Round trip
$10.56
2.8 gal · 10.6 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.28 $10.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.95 $11.91
Premium $4.65 $6.52 $13.03
Diesel $5.30 $7.43 $14.85

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and High Ridge. The current time is 06:04:28.

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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.