How far is Saint Peters, MO from Manchester, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Manchester, MO is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Peters and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters and Manchester.
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Start on the route
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana
725 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 79
117 m · 15 sec
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Turn left
652 ft · 11 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East
1294 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cave Springs Road, Truman Road
987 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
61 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Cave Springs Road
772 ft · 18 sec · Cave Springs Road
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Continue on Muegge Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Muegge Road
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Continue on Muegge Road
53 m · 6 sec · Muegge Road
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Continue on Muegge Road
759 ft · 13 sec · Muegge Road
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Take the ramp straight
1 km · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 141
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 141 South
128 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maryland Heights Expressway
7.9 mi · 12 min · Maryland Heights Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Woods Mill Road
88 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Woods Mill Road
658 ft · 29 sec · Woods Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woods Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Peters and Manchester.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Maryland Heights Expressway
Merge slight left onto Maryland Heights Expressway
7.88 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Sunny near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Peters to Manchester?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Saint Peters and 10.9 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 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 Sunny near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
Jennings City Hall
Ferguson Finance Director
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Charles.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 15.4 mi (24.79 km).
#1 Saint Peters
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 58,043 |
| Coordinates | 38.8003300, -90.6265100 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester
City in Missouri
| Population | 18,081 |
| Coordinates | 38.5970000, -90.5092900 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchester (-90.50929, 38.597)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.77 | $2.90 | $5.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
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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