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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Thayer, MO is about 228.6 miles (367.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
228.63 mi
04h 45m
Flight
164.96 mi
265.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.96 mi
Kilometers
265.48 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.63 mi
Kilometers
367.95 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thayer
Tue, May 5, 11:18 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Tue, May 5, 4:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-05-05T06:33
Arrive Thayer
Tue, May 5, 11:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:30 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newburg
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
114.3 mi
02h 22m
To Thayer
114.3 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MO E: Rolla

    910 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Tim Bradley Way

    90 m · 6 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Tim Bradley Way

    2010 ft · 49 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto North Bishop Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 23 min · North Bishop Avenue

  29. 29

    Take the ramp straight toward US 60 East, US 63 South: Willow Springs

    13.9 mi · 16 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on US 63 South: West Plains, Thayer

    43.8 mi · 55 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    63 m · 7 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto West Walnut Street

    788 ft · 24 sec · West Walnut Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Front Street

    133 m · 19 sec · Front Street

  34. 34

    Turn sharp right

    23 m · 3 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
3 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
67.6 mi · 30%
North Bishop Avenue
65.8 mi · 29%
US 63 South
43.8 mi · 19%
US 60 East
13.9 mi · 6%
MO 100 West
13.6 mi · 6%
East Terra Lane
7.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

67.3 mi · 01h 12m

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
04h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.6 mi
165 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newburg
02h 22m from Saint Peters
Leave By
7:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Thayer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 228.6 miles (367.9 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?

Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.3 miles from Saint Peters and 114.3 miles from Thayer.

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

The direct path is about 165 miles (265.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.43 one way or $60.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Peters and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Thayer.

Stop Ideas Near Newburg

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

97 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

106 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Thayer. Straight-line distance: 164.96 mi (265.48 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Thayer

City

Population2,103
Coordinates36.5245100, -91.5382000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Thayer (-91.5382, 36.52451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.54 L · about $30.43
Round trip
$60.86
16.14 gal · 61.08 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.43 $60.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.32 $68.64
Premium $4.65 $37.56 $75.12
Diesel $5.30 $42.80 $85.61

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Thayer. The current time is 06:33:27.

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.