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

The driving distance from Taos, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 265 miles (426.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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
265.01 mi
04h 02m
Flight
231.65 mi
372.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.65 mi
Kilometers
372.81 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.01 mi
Kilometers
426.49 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Sat, Apr 18, 4:28 AM CDT
Return by in Taos
Sat, Apr 18, 8:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taos
2026-04-18T00:25
Arrive Saint Peters
Sat, Apr 18, 4:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taos
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
Blackwater
MO

City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States

From Taos
132.4 mi
02h 01m
To Saint Peters
132.7 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 22 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast Taos Road

    5 m · 6 sec · Southeast Taos Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southeast 116 Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 116 Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City

    776 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 435 East: Saint Louis

    28 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70, US 24 West, US 40: Saint Louis, Kansas City, Sports Complex

    1500 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis

    143 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway

    2213 ft · 29 sec · George Brett Super Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    889 ft · 19 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    63 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    61 m · 6 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taos 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
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
147 mi · 55%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 21%
I 435 East
28 mi · 11%
I 29 South
15.3 mi · 6%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 2%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

92.8 mi · 01h 50m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
231.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackwater
02h 01m from Taos
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Taos and 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 Taos to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 265 miles (426.5 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Blackwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.4 miles from Taos and 132.7 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 8:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.26 one way or $70.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Taos and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Blackwater

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

36 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Warrensburg

69 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taos and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 231.65 mi (372.81 km).

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#1 Taos

City in Buchanan County, Missouri, United States

Population1,157
Coordinates39.5775000, -94.8349600
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast Taos Road (-94.834962, 39.577543)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.35 gal
35.4 L · about $35.26
Round trip
$70.52
18.7 gal · 70.8 L
Estimated CO2
83.1 kg one way
Round trip: 166.2 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.26 $70.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.77 $79.53
Premium $4.65 $43.51 $87.03
Diesel $5.30 $49.59 $99.18

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Taos and Saint Peters. The current time is 00:25:25.

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.