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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Nevada, MO is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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
257.73 mi
05h 12m
Flight
212.71 mi
342.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.71 mi
Kilometers
342.32 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.73 mi
Kilometers
414.78 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nevada
Sun, May 24, 8:52 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Mon, May 25, 2:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-05-24T15:40
Arrive Nevada
Sun, May 24, 8:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 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
6:34 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
Mount Pleasant
MO

Unincorporated community in Missouri

From Saint Peters
128.7 mi
02h 36m
To Nevada
129 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    73.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

    1196 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    183 mi · 3 hr 44 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Hickory Street

    2419 ft · 1 min · East Hickory Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Osage Boulevard

    1104 ft · 32 sec · North Osage Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right

    75 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Walnut Street

    1249 ft · 55 sec · East Walnut Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Hickory Street
0.46 mi
East Walnut Street
0.24 mi
US 54
0.23 mi
North Osage Boulevard
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

183 mi · 03h 44m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
212.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pleasant
02h 36m from Saint Peters
Leave By
6:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Nevada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.7 miles from Saint Peters and 129 miles from Nevada.

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

The direct path is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 6:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.32 one way or $68.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Peters and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Nevada.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Pleasant

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

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

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Jefferson City

39 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

72 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

102 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

115 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 212.71 mi (342.32 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Nevada

Town in Vernon County, Missouri, United States

Population8,196
Coordinates37.8392100, -94.3546700
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Nevada (-94.35467, 37.83921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.1 gal
34.43 L · about $34.32
Round trip
$68.63
18.2 gal · 68.86 L
Estimated CO2
80.9 kg one way
Round trip: 161.7 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.32 $68.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.70 $77.40
Premium $4.65 $42.35 $84.70
Diesel $5.30 $48.27 $96.53

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Nevada. The current time is 15:40:06.

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.