How far is Saint Peters, MO from Kimberling City, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Kimberling City, MO is about 256.9 miles (413.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.7 miles (343.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
256.96 mi
05h 11m
Flight
213.7 mi
343.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.7 mi
Kilometers
343.91 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.96 mi
Kilometers
413.54 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kimberling City
Thu, Apr 16, 1:01 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Thu, Apr 16, 6:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-04-15T19:50
Arrive Kimberling City
Thu, Apr 16, 1:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 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
128.4 mi
02h 35m
To Kimberling City
128.5 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters and Kimberling City.

  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

    10.1 mi · 12 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward MO EE: Highlandville

    1169 ft · 30 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 9 min

  28. 28

    Turn left

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    66 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout

    10.5 mi · 15 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Kimberling Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · Kimberling Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Marina Way

    1571 ft · 1 min · Marina Way

  33. 33

    Turn right

    69 m · 10 sec

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    1019 ft · 45 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
4 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
171 mi · 67%
MO 100 West
13.6 mi · 5%
Schoolcraft Freeway
11 mi · 4%
MO EE
10.8 mi · 4%
American Legion Memorial Highway
10.1 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
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
213.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
02h 35m from Saint Peters
Leave By
6:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kimberling City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Peters to Kimberling City?

The road trip is about 256.9 miles (413.5 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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 128.4 miles from Saint Peters and 128.5 miles from Kimberling City.

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

The direct path is about 213.7 miles (343.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 6:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Peters and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kimberling City.

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 Kimberling City. Straight-line distance: 213.7 mi (343.91 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Kimberling City

#2 Kimberling City

City in Stone County, Missouri, United States

Population2,300
Coordinates36.6334000, -93.4168500
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Kimberling City (-93.41685, 36.6334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.07 gal
34.32 L · about $34.20
Round trip
$68.41
18.14 gal · 68.64 L
Estimated CO2
80.6 kg one way
Round trip: 161.2 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.20 $68.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.57 $77.15
Premium $4.65 $42.21 $84.42
Diesel $5.30 $48.11 $96.21

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Kimberling City. The current time is 19:50:00.

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.