How far is Saint Peters, MO from Sainte Genevieve County, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Sainte Genevieve County, MO is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
88.46 mi
01h 49m
Flight
66.83 mi
107.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.83 mi
Kilometers
107.55 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.46 mi
Kilometers
142.37 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sainte Genevieve County
Thu, Oct 15, 4:20 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Thu, Oct 15, 6:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-10-15T14:31
Arrive Sainte Genevieve County
Thu, Oct 15, 4:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
Kimmswick
MO

City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
44.2 mi
00h 54m
To Sainte Genevieve County
44.2 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Peters and Sainte Genevieve County.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters and Sainte Genevieve County.

  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 left to continue on MO 79

    117 m · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    652 ft · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East

    1294 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    872 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    2339 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    723 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    19 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    42.6 mi · 46 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 32, MO A, MO B: Sainte Genevieve, Farmington

    796 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right

    6.7 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto River Aux Vases Church Road

    1152 ft · 51 sec · River Aux Vases Church Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto River Aux Vases Church Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · River Aux Vases Church Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    3020 ft · 2 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Peters and Sainte Genevieve County.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
42.6 mi · 48%
I 270 South
19.6 mi · 22%
I 70 East
12.1 mi · 14%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.51 mi · 2%
River Aux Vases Church Road
0.93 mi · 1%
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

42.6 mi · 00h 46m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
66.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kimmswick
00h 54m from Saint Peters
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sainte Genevieve County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Peters to Sainte Genevieve County?

The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Kimmswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Saint Peters and 44.2 miles from Sainte Genevieve County.

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

The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.40 one way or $24.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Peters and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sainte Genevieve County.

Stop Ideas Near Kimmswick

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

24 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

32 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

61 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

63 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Sainte Genevieve County. Straight-line distance: 66.83 mi (107.55 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Sainte Genevieve County

#2 Sainte Genevieve County

County in Missouri, United States

Population17,919
Coordinates37.8944000, -90.1944200
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Sainte Genevieve County (-90.19442, 37.8944)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.82 L · about $12.40
Round trip
$24.80
6.24 gal · 23.64 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $12.40 $24.80
Mid-grade $4.34 $13.54 $27.09
Premium $4.71 $14.69 $29.37
Diesel $5.99 $18.68 $37.37

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Sainte Genevieve County. The current time is 14:31:40.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.