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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Warrensburg, MO is about 188.9 miles (304 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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
188.93 mi
03h 38m
Flight
167.5 mi
269.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.5 mi
Kilometers
269.56 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.93 mi
Kilometers
304.05 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warrensburg
Sun, May 31, 6:12 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sun, May 31, 9:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-05-31T02:33
Arrive Warrensburg
Sun, May 31, 6:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 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
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From Saint Peters
94.3 mi
01h 49m
To Warrensburg
94.6 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    172.2 mi · 3 hr 16 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg

    1012 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    12.2 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    25 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Maguire Street

    40 m · 2 sec · North Maguire Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Maguire Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Maguire Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Maguire Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 13
3.04 mi · 2%
North Maguire Street
1.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

172 mi · 03h 16m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
167.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 49m from Saint Peters
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Warrensburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.9 miles (304 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Saint Peters and 94.6 miles from Warrensburg.

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

The direct path is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.15 one way or $50.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

82 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Warrensburg. Straight-line distance: 167.5 mi (269.56 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Warrensburg

City in Missouri

Population20,539
Coordinates38.7627900, -93.7360500
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Warrensburg (-93.73605, 38.76279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.67 gal
25.24 L · about $25.15
Round trip
$50.31
13.34 gal · 50.48 L
Estimated CO2
59.3 kg one way
Round trip: 118.6 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.15 $50.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.37 $56.74
Premium $4.65 $31.04 $62.08
Diesel $5.30 $35.38 $70.76

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Warrensburg. The current time is 02:33:05.

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.