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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Liberty, MO is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
96.55 mi
02h 03m
Flight
72.23 mi
116.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.23 mi
Kilometers
116.25 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.55 mi
Kilometers
155.38 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Liberty
Wed, Apr 15, 4:03 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Wed, Apr 15, 6:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-04-15T13:59
Arrive Liberty
Wed, Apr 15, 4:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
New Florence
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
48.2 mi
01h 01m
To Liberty
48.3 mi
01h 01m

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
65°F
Overnight

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

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

    73.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

    1196 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    13.5 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    5.2 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    4 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 471

    119 m · 19 sec · County Road 471

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road 440

    66 m · 9 sec · County Road 440

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 440

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 54
0.23 mi
County Road 471
0.07 mi
County Road 440
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

73.6 mi · 01h 26m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
72.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Florence
01h 01m from Saint Peters
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Isolated 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 96.6 miles (155.4 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

New Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Saint Peters and 48.3 miles from Liberty.

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

The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 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 Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.

Stop Ideas Near New Florence

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

23 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

54 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

97 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Liberty. Straight-line distance: 72.23 mi (116.25 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 Liberty

City in Missouri, United States

Population32,418
Coordinates38.6892100, -91.9593500
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Liberty (-91.95935, 38.68921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.9 L · about $12.86
Round trip
$25.72
6.82 gal · 25.8 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.86 $25.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.50 $29.01
Premium $4.65 $15.87 $31.74
Diesel $5.30 $18.09 $36.17

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Liberty. The current time is 13:59:48.

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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.