How far is Saint Peters, MO from Washington County, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Washington County, MO is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
93.82 mi
02h 14m
Flight
59.51 mi
95.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.51 mi
Kilometers
95.78 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.82 mi
Kilometers
150.99 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington County
Thu, Oct 15, 3:42 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Thu, Oct 15, 5:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-10-15T13:27
Arrive Washington County
Thu, Oct 15, 3:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Scotsdale
MO

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States of America

From Saint Peters
46.9 mi
01h 07m
To Washington County
46.9 mi
01h 07m

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
84°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters and Washington 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

    15.6 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 30: Gravois Road

    1580 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 30 West: Fenton

    93 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 141: Fenton, Valley Park

    1188 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 21 South: Hillsboro

    1043 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2501 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    29.3 mi · 46 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East High Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East High Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    2765 ft · 2 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Peters and Washington 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
49.1 mi · 52%
I 270 South
16.2 mi · 17%
I 70 East
12.1 mi · 13%
MO 30 West
2.46 mi · 3%
East High Street
1.48 mi · 2%
MO 30
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue straight

29.3 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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scotsdale
01h 07m from Saint Peters
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Scotsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Saint Peters and 46.9 miles from Washington County.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 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 near Washington County.

Stop Ideas Near Scotsdale

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

26 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

41 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

42 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

69 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Washington County. Straight-line distance: 59.51 mi (95.78 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Washington County

County in Missouri, United States

Population24,604
Coordinates37.9616800, -90.8774200
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Washington County (-90.87742, 37.96168)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.53 L · about $13.16
Round trip
$26.31
6.62 gal · 25.06 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $13.16 $26.31
Mid-grade $4.34 $14.37 $28.74
Premium $4.71 $15.58 $31.16
Diesel $5.99 $19.82 $39.64

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 Washington County. The current time is 13:27:33.

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.