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

The driving distance from Strafford, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 213.1 miles (343 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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
213.15 mi
03h 13m
Flight
171.96 mi
276.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.96 mi
Kilometers
276.75 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.15 mi
Kilometers
343.03 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Fri, May 1, 8:40 PM CDT
Return by in Strafford
Fri, May 1, 11:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strafford
2026-05-01T17:26
Arrive Saint Peters
Fri, May 1, 8:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strafford
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
Rolla
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Strafford
99.4 mi
01h 36m
To Saint Peters
113.7 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph N
Destination
62°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1052 ft · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    690 ft · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    110 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East: Rolla

    856 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    164.1 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  6. 6

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

    970 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints

  20. 20

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

    1013 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

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

    95 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

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

    1056 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  25. 25

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
4 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
164 mi · 77%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 6%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 2%
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
4.93 mi · 2%
MO 94 East
3.5 mi · 2%
Avenue of the Saints
2.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

164 mi · 02h 57m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
171.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rolla
01h 36m from Strafford
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Strafford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Saint Peters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.1 miles (343 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Rolla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Strafford and 113.7 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.36 one way or $56.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Strafford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Rolla

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

89 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

95 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strafford and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 171.96 mi (276.75 km).

Strafford

#1 Strafford

City in Greene County, Missouri, United States

Population2,502
Coordinates37.2683800, -93.1171300
Altitude454
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: East Old Route 66 (-93.117159, 37.268534)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.52 gal
28.47 L · about $28.36
Round trip
$56.72
15.04 gal · 56.94 L
Estimated CO2
66.8 kg one way
Round trip: 133.7 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.36 $56.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.98 $63.97
Premium $4.65 $35.00 $70.00
Diesel $5.30 $39.89 $79.77

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Strafford and Saint Peters. The current time is 17:26:32.

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.