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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Lemay, MO is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 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
38.24 mi
00h 52m
Flight
26.29 mi
42.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.29 mi
Kilometers
42.31 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.24 mi
Kilometers
61.54 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 Lemay
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-04-23T07:36
Arrive Lemay
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 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
Creve Coeur
MO

City in St.

From Saint Peters
19.1 mi
00h 26m
To Lemay
19.1 mi
00h 26m

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
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis

    557 ft · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 55 North, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis

    797 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 61, US 67

    1885 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lemay Ferry Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Lemay Ferry Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Paule Avenue

    1200 ft · 58 sec · Paule Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dammert Avenue

    69 m · 12 sec · Dammert Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Placid Avenue

    652 ft · 34 sec · Placid Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Rembold Avenue

    61 m · 9 sec · Rembold Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rembold Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 South
19.6 mi · 51%
I 70 East
12.1 mi · 32%
Lemay Ferry Road
3.49 mi · 9%
I 55
0.36 mi · 1%
US 61
0.36 mi · 1%
I 55 North
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 270 South

Merge slight left

19 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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Creve Coeur
00h 26m from Saint Peters
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Peters and Sunny near Lemay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 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?

Creve Coeur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Saint Peters and 19.1 miles from Lemay.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 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 $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Creve Coeur

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

9 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

19 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

37 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

52 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Lemay. Straight-line distance: 26.29 mi (42.31 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Lemay

Census designated place

Population16,645
Coordinates38.5333900, -90.2792800
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Lemay (-90.27928, 38.53339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.74 $11.48
Premium $4.65 $6.28 $12.57
Diesel $5.30 $7.16 $14.32

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 Lemay. The current time is 07:36:18.

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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.