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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Liberty, MO is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.07 mi
04h 16m
Flight
205.88 mi
331.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.88 mi
Kilometers
331.33 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.07 mi
Kilometers
355.77 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Liberty
Sat, May 30, 11:06 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sun, May 31, 3:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-05-30T18:50
Arrive Liberty
Sat, May 30, 11:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 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
110.3 mi
02h 08m
To Liberty
110.7 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    204.9 mi · 3 hr 51 min

  2. 2

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Liberty

    2919 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    125 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto South Leonard Street

    3174 ft · 2 min · South Leonard Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Mill Street

    754 ft · 24 sec · East Mill Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Water Street

    153 m · 33 sec · South Water Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Kansas Street

    27 m · 5 sec · East Kansas Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kansas Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 291 North
14.2 mi · 6%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.07 mi
South Leonard Street
0.6 mi
East Mill Street
0.14 mi
South Water Street
0.1 mi
East Kansas Street
0.02 mi
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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
205.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocheport
02h 08m from Saint Peters
Leave By
8:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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 110.3 miles from Saint Peters and 110.7 miles from Liberty.

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

The direct path is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.41 one way or $58.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Peters and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.

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 Liberty. Straight-line distance: 205.88 mi (331.33 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Liberty

City in Missouri, United States

Population30,450
Coordinates39.2461100, -94.4191200
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Liberty (-94.41912, 39.24611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.8 gal
29.53 L · about $29.41
Round trip
$58.83
15.6 gal · 59.06 L
Estimated CO2
69.3 kg one way
Round trip: 138.6 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.41 $58.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.17 $66.35
Premium $4.65 $36.30 $72.60
Diesel $5.30 $41.37 $82.74

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Liberty. The current time is 18:50:20.

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.