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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Strafford, MO is about 201.8 miles (324.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.76 mi
03h 54m
Flight
171.96 mi
276.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.96 mi
Kilometers
276.75 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.76 mi
Kilometers
324.7 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Strafford
Fri, May 1, 10:43 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sat, May 2, 2:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-05-01T18:49
Arrive Strafford
Fri, May 1, 10:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Peters
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rolla
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
100.8 mi
01h 57m
To Strafford
101 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
61°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    164.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 125: Strafford, Fair Grove

    936 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    44 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight left

    756 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight

    89 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    27 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight right

    605 ft · 16 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1052 ft · 26 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
164 mi · 81%
MO 100 West
13.6 mi · 7%
East Terra Lane
7.38 mi · 4%
North Eatherton Road
7.1 mi · 4%
Avenue of the Saints
3.71 mi · 2%
Olive Street Road
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

164 mi · 02h 56m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
171.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rolla
01h 57m from Saint Peters
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Peters and Partly Sunny near Strafford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.8 miles (324.7 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rolla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.8 miles from Saint Peters and 101 miles from Strafford.

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

The direct path is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.85 one way or $53.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Saint Peters and Partly Sunny near Strafford.

Stop Ideas Near Rolla

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

89 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

95 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Strafford. Straight-line distance: 171.96 mi (276.75 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Strafford

City in Greene County, Missouri, United States

Population2,502
Coordinates37.2683800, -93.1171300
Altitude454
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Strafford (-93.11713, 37.26838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.95 L · about $26.85
Round trip
$53.70
14.24 gal · 53.9 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.85 $53.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.28 $60.56
Premium $4.65 $33.14 $66.27
Diesel $5.30 $37.76 $75.53

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Strafford. The current time is 18:49:09.

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.