How far is Saint Peters, MO from Saint James, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Saint James, MO is about 95.1 miles (153 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Franklin County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters and Saint James.
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Start on the route
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street
119 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto East Terra Lane
1.4 km · 2 min · East Terra Lane
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Turn slight left
19 m · 2 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
1523 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
3.7 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Chesterfield Airport Road
2700 ft · 58 sec
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Continue on Chesterfield Airport Road
110 m · 7 sec · Chesterfield Airport Road
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Turn right onto Olive Street Road
64 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Olive Street Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road
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Continue on North Eatherton Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Eatherton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
21 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2098 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 100 West: Gray Summit
23 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 100 West: Gray Summit
1202 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West: St. Clair
1157 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
57.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 8, MO 68: Saint James
710 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
8 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Peters and Saint James.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 West
Merge slight left
57.4 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Peters and Mostly Sunny near Saint James.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Peters to Saint James?
The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Saint Clair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Saint Peters and 47.5 miles from Saint James.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 2:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Peters and Mostly Sunny near Saint James.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Clair
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Clair.
Washington
Hermann
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Saint James. Straight-line distance: 77.07 mi (124.03 km).
#1 Saint Peters
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 58,043 |
| Coordinates | 38.8003300, -90.6265100 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint James
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 4,006 |
| Coordinates | 37.9972600, -91.6143200 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint James (-91.61432, 37.99726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $12.63 | $25.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.77 | $35.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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