How far is Saint Peters, MO from Montgomery City, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Montgomery City, MO is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
52.93 mi
01h 06m
Flight
48.8 mi
78.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.8 mi
Kilometers
78.53 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.93 mi
Kilometers
85.19 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:15 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sun, Apr 19, 4:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-04-19T02:09
Arrive Montgomery City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Truesdale
MO

City in Warren County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
26.4 mi
00h 33m
To Montgomery City
26.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters and Montgomery City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46.6 mi · 57 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 19: Hermann, New Florence

    1223 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    52 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    55 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    12 m · 2 sec · East 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 19
6.33 mi · 12%
East 2nd Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

46.6 mi · 00h 57m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
48.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Truesdale
00h 33m from Saint Peters
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Peters and Sunny near Montgomery City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Peters to Montgomery City?

The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Truesdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Saint Peters and 26.5 miles from Montgomery City.

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

The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Peters and Sunny near Montgomery City.

Stop Ideas Near Truesdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Truesdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Practical stop 2.8 mi away

Warrenton City Animal Control

Warrenton , MO
314 Coleman, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Animal control service,City government office
Moscow Mills City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Moscow Mills City Hall

Moscow Mills , MO
995 Main St, Moscow Mills, MO 63362
Rating 2.1/5 17 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Truesdale.

RAIL

Hermann

29 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

30 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

68 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

83 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Montgomery City. Straight-line distance: 48.8 mi (78.53 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Montgomery City

#2 Montgomery City

City in Missouri, United States

Population2,678
Coordinates38.9775400, -91.5048800
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Montgomery City (-91.50488, 38.97754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.07 L · about $7.05
Round trip
$14.10
3.74 gal · 14.14 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.05 $14.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.95 $15.91
Premium $4.65 $8.70 $17.41
Diesel $5.30 $9.92 $19.84

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Montgomery City. The current time is 02:09:02.

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.