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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Louisiana, MO is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
55.57 mi
01h 16m
Flight
50.28 mi
80.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.28 mi
Kilometers
80.91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.57 mi
Kilometers
89.43 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisiana
Fri, May 1, 12:47 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Fri, May 1, 2:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-04-30T23:30
Arrive Louisiana
Fri, May 1, 12:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Elsberry
MO

City in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
27.8 mi
00h 38m
To Louisiana
27.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on MO 79: Elsberry, Clarksville, Louisiana

    572 ft · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    53.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Georgia Street

    1194 ft · 26 sec · Georgia Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    90 m · 15 sec · North 7th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Tennessee Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Tennessee Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 79
0.25 mi
Georgia Street
0.23 mi
North 7th Street
0.06 mi
Tennessee Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

53.9 mi · 01h 14m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elsberry
00h 38m from Saint Peters
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Peters and Mostly Sunny near Louisiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Elsberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Saint Peters and 27.8 miles from Louisiana.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elsberry

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

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

RAIL

Alton

63 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

70 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

73 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Hermann

76 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Louisiana. Straight-line distance: 50.28 mi (80.91 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Louisiana

Town in Pike County, Missouri, United States

Population3,219
Coordinates39.4489400, -91.0515300
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Louisiana (-91.05153, 39.44894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.42 L · about $7.39
Round trip
$14.78
3.92 gal · 14.84 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.39 $14.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.34 $16.67
Premium $4.65 $9.12 $18.24
Diesel $5.30 $10.40 $20.79

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Louisiana. The current time is 23:30:32.

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.