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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Steelville, MO is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
90.27 mi
01h 57m
Flight
69.73 mi
112.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.73 mi
Kilometers
112.22 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.27 mi
Kilometers
145.28 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Steelville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:35 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-04-19T03:37
Arrive Steelville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Villa Ridge
MO

Census designated place

From Saint Peters
45.1 mi
00h 58m
To Steelville
45.2 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street

    119 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto East Terra Lane

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Terra Lane

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    19 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South

    1523 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    2700 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Chesterfield Airport Road

    110 m · 7 sec · Chesterfield Airport Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Olive Street Road

    64 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Eatherton Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    21 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    2098 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 100 West: Gray Summit

    23 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 100 West: Gray Summit

    1202 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West: St. Clair

    1157 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    44.6 mi · 48 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 19: Cuba, Owensville

    1322 ft · 40 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 13 min

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
44.8 mi · 50%
MO 100 West
13.6 mi · 15%
East Terra Lane
7.38 mi · 8%
North Eatherton Road
7.1 mi · 8%
Avenue of the Saints
3.71 mi · 4%
Olive Street Road
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

44.6 mi · 00h 48m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Villa Ridge
00h 58m from Saint Peters
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Peters and Sunny near Steelville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Villa Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Saint Peters and 45.2 miles from Steelville.

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

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Peters and Sunny near Steelville.

Stop Ideas Near Villa Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Washington

15 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

43 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Hermann

54 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

62 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Steelville. Straight-line distance: 69.73 mi (112.22 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Steelville

City in Crawford County, Missouri, United States

Population1,636
Coordinates37.9681000, -91.3548700
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Steelville (-91.35487, 37.9681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.06 L · about $12.03
Round trip
$24.06
6.38 gal · 24.12 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.03 $24.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.57 $27.13
Premium $4.65 $14.85 $29.69
Diesel $5.30 $16.92 $33.84

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Steelville. The current time is 03:37:25.

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.