How far is Saint Peters, MO from Licking, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Licking, MO is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Crawford County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Peters and Licking.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters and Licking.
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Start on the route
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street
119 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto East Terra Lane
1.4 km · 2 min · East Terra Lane
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Turn slight left
19 m · 2 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
1523 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
3.7 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Chesterfield Airport Road
2700 ft · 58 sec
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Continue on Chesterfield Airport Road
110 m · 7 sec · Chesterfield Airport Road
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Turn right onto Olive Street Road
64 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Olive Street Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road
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Continue on North Eatherton Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Eatherton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
21 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2098 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 100 West: Gray Summit
23 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 100 West: Gray Summit
1202 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West: St. Clair
1157 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO E: Rolla
910 ft · 19 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Tim Bradley Way
90 m · 6 sec · Tim Bradley Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Tim Bradley Way
2010 ft · 49 sec · Tim Bradley Way
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Turn slight right onto North Bishop Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on North Bishop Avenue
44 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Continue on North Bishop Avenue
33.8 mi · 42 min · North Bishop Avenue
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Turn left
1705 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
21 m · 3 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Peters and Licking.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 44 West
Merge slight left
67.3 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Saint Peters and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Licking.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Peters to Licking?
The road trip is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Saint Peters and 69.5 miles from Licking.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.07 one way or $40.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Saint Peters and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Licking.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Cloud.
Washington
Hermann
Kirkwood
Jefferson City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Licking. Straight-line distance: 112.02 mi (180.28 km).
#1 Saint Peters
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 58,043 |
| Coordinates | 38.8003300, -90.6265100 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Licking
City in Texas County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,872 |
| Coordinates | 37.4994900, -91.8571000 |
| Altitude | 385 |
| Country | United States |
End: Licking (-91.8571, 37.49949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $20.07 | $40.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.52 | $47.05 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $29.80 | $59.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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