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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Maysville, MO is about 258.9 miles (416.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.3 miles (343.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
258.91 mi
05h 10m
Flight
213.28 mi
343.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.28 mi
Kilometers
343.24 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.91 mi
Kilometers
416.68 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maysville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Thu, Apr 23, 8:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-04-23T10:36
Arrive Maysville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Peters
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clarence
MO

City in Shelby County, Missouri

From Saint Peters
129.3 mi
02h 35m
To Maysville
129.6 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Hannibal

    2234 ft · 48 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    73.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    76 m · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road

    2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422

    85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City

    1226 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    156.2 mi · 3 hr 1 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn right

    8.9 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    712 ft · 14 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
156 mi · 60%
Avenue of the Saints
73.3 mi · 28%
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.84 mi · 2%
Veterans Road
2.22 mi · 1%
Paris Gravel Road
0.5 mi
US 61 North
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

156 mi · 03h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
213.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarence
02h 35m from Saint Peters
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Peters and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Maysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.9 miles (416.7 km) and usually takes 05h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clarence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.3 miles from Saint Peters and 129.6 miles from Maysville.

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

The direct path is about 213.3 miles (343.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.47 one way or $68.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Peters and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Maysville.

Stop Ideas Near Clarence

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

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

RAIL

La Plata

38 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Quincy

80 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Maysville. Straight-line distance: 213.28 mi (343.24 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Maysville

City in DeKalb County, Missouri, United States

Population1,073
Coordinates39.8891700, -94.3619000
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Maysville (-94.3619, 39.88917)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.14 gal
34.58 L · about $34.47
Round trip
$68.93
18.28 gal · 69.16 L
Estimated CO2
81.2 kg one way
Round trip: 162.5 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.47 $68.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.87 $77.74
Premium $4.65 $42.54 $85.08
Diesel $5.30 $48.48 $96.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Maysville. The current time is 10:36:35.

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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.