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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Wildwood, MO is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.82 mi
00h 39m
Flight
15.16 mi
24.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.16 mi
Kilometers
24.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.82 mi
Kilometers
44.78 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wildwood
Mon, Jun 1, 10:19 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Mon, Jun 1, 10:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-06-01T21:39
Arrive Wildwood
Mon, Jun 1, 10:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Peters
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Weldon Spring Heights
MO

Village in the United States

From Saint Peters
12.3 mi
00h 19m
To Wildwood
15.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2494 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Pond Road

    1873 ft · 56 sec · Pond Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Manchester Road

    2066 ft · 53 sec · Manchester Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    63 m · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Terra Lane
7.38 mi · 27%
North Eatherton Road
7.1 mi · 26%
Avenue of the Saints
3.71 mi · 13%
Olive Street Road
0.96 mi · 3%
MO 100 West
0.71 mi · 3%
Chesterfield Airport Road
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Eatherton Road

Exit the roundabout

4.27 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weldon Spring Heights
00h 19m from Saint Peters
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Saint Peters and Mostly Sunny near Wildwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Weldon Spring Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Saint Peters and 15.5 miles from Wildwood.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Saint Peters and Mostly Sunny near Wildwood.

Stop Ideas Near Weldon Spring Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Weldon Spring Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 6 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company
Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB

Chesterfield , MO
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weldon Spring Heights.

RAIL

Kirkwood

28 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

32 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

43 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

53 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Wildwood. Straight-line distance: 15.16 mi (24.39 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Wildwood

City in New Jersey

Population35,460
Coordinates38.5828300, -90.6629000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)
End: (-90.662289, 38.582821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.72 L · about $3.70
Round trip
$7.39
1.96 gal · 7.44 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.70 $7.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.17 $8.34
Premium $4.65 $4.56 $9.12
Diesel $5.30 $5.20 $10.40

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Wildwood. The current time is 21:39:47.

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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.