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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.05 mi
02h 53m
Flight
112.02 mi
180.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.02 mi
Kilometers
180.28 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.05 mi
Kilometers
223.78 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Licking
Fri, Sep 18, 6:55 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Fri, Sep 18, 9:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-09-18T16:01
Arrive Licking
Fri, Sep 18, 6:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Saint Cloud
MO

Village in Crawford County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
69.5 mi
01h 26m
To Licking
69.5 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
98°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

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.

  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

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MO E: Rolla

    910 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Tim Bradley Way

    90 m · 6 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Tim Bradley Way

    2010 ft · 49 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto North Bishop Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    33.8 mi · 42 min · North Bishop Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left

    1705 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    21 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  31. 31

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
67.6 mi · 49%
North Bishop Avenue
33.9 mi · 24%
MO 100 West
13.6 mi · 10%
East Terra Lane
7.38 mi · 5%
North Eatherton Road
7.1 mi · 5%
Avenue of the Saints
3.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
112 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
01h 26m from Saint Peters
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Washington

47 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

63 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

84 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Jefferson City

95 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Licking. Straight-line distance: 112.02 mi (180.28 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Licking

City in Texas County, Missouri, United States

Population2,872
Coordinates37.4994900, -91.8571000
Altitude385
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Licking (-91.8571, 37.49949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.57 L · about $20.07
Round trip
$40.13
9.82 gal · 37.14 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · Sep 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Licking. The current time is 16:01:48.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.