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

The driving distance from Shrewsbury, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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
31.52 mi
00h 32m
Flight
21.32 mi
34.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.32 mi
Kilometers
34.31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.52 mi
Kilometers
50.72 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Wed, Apr 29, 11:16 AM CDT
Return by in Shrewsbury
Wed, Apr 29, 11:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shrewsbury
2026-04-29T10:44
Arrive Saint Peters
Wed, Apr 29, 11:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shrewsbury
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Edmundson
MO

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

From Shrewsbury
14 mi
00h 16m
To Saint Peters
17.5 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    668 ft · 10 sec · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward Laclede Station Road, Murdoch Avenue

    777 ft · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Laclede Station Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Laclede Station Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Hanley Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hanley Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Eager Road

    3052 ft · 1 min · Eager Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 170 North

    2323 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Inner Belt Expressway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Inner Belt Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Kansas City

    2159 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
17.2 mi · 55%
Inner Belt Expressway
7.08 mi · 22%
South Hanley Road
1.57 mi · 5%
Laclede Station Road
1.13 mi · 4%
Eager Road
0.58 mi · 2%
I 170 North
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight right

16.8 mi · 00h 21m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edmundson
00h 16m from Shrewsbury
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Shrewsbury and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Peters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Edmundson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Shrewsbury and 17.5 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Shrewsbury and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Edmundson

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

18 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

19 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

27 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

60 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shrewsbury and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 21.32 mi (34.31 km).

Shrewsbury

#1 Shrewsbury

Suburb of St.

Population6,063
Coordinates38.5903300, -90.3367800
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: I 44 (-90.336724, 38.590294)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.21 L · about $4.19
Round trip
$8.37
2.22 gal · 8.42 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.19 $8.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.72 $9.44
Premium $4.65 $5.17 $10.33
Diesel $5.30 $5.89 $11.77

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 · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Shrewsbury and Saint Peters. The current time is 10:44:12.

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.