How far is Saint Peters, MO from Osage Beach, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Osage Beach, MO is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119 miles (191.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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
151.25 mi
02h 53m
Flight
119.01 mi
191.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.01 mi
Kilometers
191.53 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.25 mi
Kilometers
243.41 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osage Beach
Tue, May 26, 7:30 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Tue, May 26, 10:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-05-26T16:36
Arrive Osage Beach
Tue, May 26, 7:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Kingdom City
MO

Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America

From Saint Peters
75.6 mi
01h 26m
To Osage Beach
75.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters and Osage Beach.

  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

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54 Business

    819 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Jeffries Road

    1082 ft · 25 sec · Jeffries Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Osage Beach Parkway

    1043 ft · 26 sec · Osage Beach Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Winn Road

    58 m · 9 sec · Winn Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    39 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 54
0.23 mi
Jeffries Road
0.21 mi
Osage Beach Parkway
0.2 mi
US 54 Business
0.16 mi
Winn Road
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

76.8 mi · 01h 26m

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
119 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingdom City
01h 26m from Saint Peters
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Osage Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Peters to Osage Beach?

The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Saint Peters and 75.7 miles from Osage Beach.

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

The direct path is about 119 miles (191.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.14 one way or $40.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Peters and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Osage Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

46 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

91 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

115 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Osage Beach. Straight-line distance: 119.01 mi (191.53 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Osage Beach

#2 Osage Beach

City in Camden and Miller counties in the U.

Population4,677
Coordinates38.1295600, -92.6527700
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Osage Beach (-92.65277, 38.12956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.2 L · about $20.14
Round trip
$40.27
10.68 gal · 40.4 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.14 $40.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.71 $45.42
Premium $4.65 $24.85 $49.70
Diesel $5.30 $28.32 $56.65

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Osage Beach. The current time is 16:36:36.

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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.