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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Owensville, MO is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
73.76 mi
01h 42m
Flight
56.76 mi
91.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.76 mi
Kilometers
91.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.76 mi
Kilometers
118.71 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owensville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:51 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sat, Apr 18, 7:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-04-18T04:08
Arrive Owensville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Washington
MO

City in Franklin County, Missouri

From Saint Peters
36.8 mi
00h 51m
To Owensville
36.9 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12.2 mi · 15 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward MO Z

    812 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Church Street

    74 m · 11 sec · South Church Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto South Church Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Church Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    11.1 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    24.9 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    57 m · 10 sec · South 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Church Street
11.6 mi · 16%
MO Z
0.15 mi
South 2nd Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

24.9 mi · 00h 30m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
00h 51m from Saint Peters
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Showers And Thunderstorms near Owensville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Saint Peters and 36.9 miles from Owensville.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Peters and Showers And Thunderstorms near Owensville.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Washington

301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

40 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

53 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

70 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Owensville. Straight-line distance: 56.76 mi (91.34 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Owensville

City in Missouri

Population2,563
Coordinates38.3456000, -91.5015500
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Owensville (-91.50155, 38.3456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.85 L · about $9.80
Round trip
$19.61
5.2 gal · 19.7 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.80 $19.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.06 $22.12
Premium $4.65 $12.10 $24.20
Diesel $5.30 $13.79 $27.58

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Owensville. The current time is 04:08:47.

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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.