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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Saint Paul, MO is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.65 mi
00h 12m
Flight
7.51 mi
12.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.51 mi
Kilometers
12.08 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.65 mi
Kilometers
13.92 km
Drive Time
00h 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 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Fri, Apr 24, 4:45 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Fri, Apr 24, 4:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-04-24T04:33
Arrive Saint Paul
Fri, Apr 24, 4:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Peters
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
O'Fallon
MO

The most populous city in St.

From Saint Peters
4.3 mi
00h 06m
To Saint Paul
4.3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana

    725 ft · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 79: Elsberry, Clarksville, Louisiana

    572 ft · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hackmann Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Hackmann Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hackmann Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hackmann Road
1.51 mi · 17%
MO 79
0.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

5.74 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
O'Fallon
00h 06m from Saint Peters
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

O'Fallon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Saint Peters and 4.3 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near O'Fallon

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 O'Fallon and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 6.1 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 1.9 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company
Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB

Chesterfield , MO
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to O'Fallon.

RAIL

Kirkwood

36 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

39 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

48 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

50 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 7.51 mi (12.08 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Saint Paul

#2 Saint Paul

City in St.

Population2,796
Coordinates38.8614400, -90.7417900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Saint Paul (-90.74179, 38.86144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.16 L · about $1.17
Round trip
$2.34
0.62 gal · 2.32 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.17 $2.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.32 $2.64
Premium $4.65 $1.44 $2.89
Diesel $5.30 $1.64 $3.29

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Saint Paul. The current time is 04:33:19.

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.