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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Lamar, MO is about 291.9 miles (469.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 15m 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
291.86 mi
05h 37m
Flight
217.85 mi
350.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.85 mi
Kilometers
350.6 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.86 mi
Kilometers
469.71 km
Drive Time
05h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lamar
Fri, May 1, 8:09 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sat, May 2, 1:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-05-01T14:31
Arrive Lamar
Fri, May 1, 8:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 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
5:44 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
Stoutland
MO

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

From Saint Peters
145.8 mi
02h 48m
To Lamar
146.1 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
62°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    194.9 mi · 3 hr 31 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 96: Avilla

    2896 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    36 mi · 42 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Java Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Java Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East Northwoods Street

    1212 ft · 24 sec · East Northwoods Street

  27. 27

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

    3105 ft · 55 sec · North Garrison Avenue

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City

    2198 ft · 27 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    9.4 mi · 10 min · Purple Heart Trail

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 160: Mindenmines, Lamar

    802 ft · 17 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    133 m · 17 sec · Broadway Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto 11th Street West

    60 m · 8 sec · 11th Street West

  35. 35

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
195 mi · 67%
MO 100 West
13.6 mi · 5%
Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 4%
Purple Heart Trail
9.45 mi · 3%
East Terra Lane
7.38 mi · 3%
North Eatherton Road
7.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

195 mi · 03h 31m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74 mi
217.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stoutland
02h 48m from Saint Peters
Leave By
5:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Peters and Partly Sunny near Lamar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 291.9 miles (469.7 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?

Stoutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.8 miles from Saint Peters and 146.1 miles from Lamar.

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

The direct path is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 74 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 5:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.84 one way or $77.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Saint Peters and Partly Sunny near Lamar.

Stop Ideas Near Stoutland

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

90 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

118 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Lamar. Straight-line distance: 217.85 mi (350.6 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 Lamar

City in Missouri

Population4,233
Coordinates37.4950500, -94.2766100
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Lamar (-94.27661, 37.49505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.3 gal
38.99 L · about $38.84
Round trip
$77.68
20.6 gal · 77.98 L
Estimated CO2
91.5 kg one way
Round trip: 183.1 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.84 $77.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.81 $87.61
Premium $4.65 $47.94 $95.87
Diesel $5.30 $54.63 $109.26

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Lamar. The current time is 14:31:35.

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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.