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

The driving distance from Seneca, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 310.1 miles (499.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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
310.13 mi
04h 44m
Flight
256.11 mi
412.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.11 mi
Kilometers
412.17 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.13 mi
Kilometers
499.1 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Sat, May 30, 5:27 PM CDT
Return by in Seneca
Sat, May 30, 10:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seneca
2026-05-30T12:43
Arrive Saint Peters
Sat, May 30, 5:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 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
7:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seneca
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
Stoutland
MO

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

From Seneca
147.9 mi
02h 22m
To Saint Peters
162.2 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Delaware Street

    15 m · 6 sec · Delaware Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cherokee Avenue

    12.2 mi · 19 min · Cherokee Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Coyote Drive

    927 ft · 18 sec · Coyote Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East, MO 43 North: Springfield

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto George Washington Carver Memorial Highway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

    242.5 mi · 4 hr 22 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit

    970 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 94: Defiance, Saint Charles

    1013 ft · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 94 East: Saint Charles

    95 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Pitman Hill Road

    1056 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  26. 26

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
4 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
242 mi · 78%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 4%
Cherokee Avenue
12.2 mi · 4%
George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
6.53 mi · 2%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 2%
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
4.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

Continue on Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

242 mi · 04h 22m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54 mi
256.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stoutland
02h 22m from Seneca
Leave By
7:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Seneca and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Peters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 310.1 miles (499.1 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Stoutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.9 miles from Seneca and 162.2 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 7:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.25 one way or $82.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Seneca and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Stoutland

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

90 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

118 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seneca and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 256.11 mi (412.17 km).

Seneca

#1 Seneca

City in Missouri

Population2,394
Coordinates36.8414600, -94.6110600
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Delaware Street (-94.611058, 36.841567)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.94 gal
41.43 L · about $41.25
Round trip
$82.51
21.88 gal · 82.86 L
Estimated CO2
97.2 kg one way
Round trip: 194.4 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.25 $82.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.53 $93.06
Premium $4.65 $50.91 $101.83
Diesel $5.30 $58.03 $116.05

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Seneca and Saint Peters. The current time is 12:43:26.

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.