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

The driving distance from Thayer, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 241 miles (387.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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
240.96 mi
03h 54m
Flight
164.96 mi
265.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.96 mi
Kilometers
265.48 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.96 mi
Kilometers
387.79 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Tue, May 5, 10:34 AM CDT
Return by in Thayer
Tue, May 5, 2:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thayer
2026-05-05T06:39
Arrive Saint Peters
Tue, May 5, 10:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thayer
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Edgar Springs
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Thayer
113 mi
01h 57m
To Saint Peters
128 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Front Street

    133 m · 18 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North, US 60 Business: Houston, Rolla

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  6. 6

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way

    1336 ft · 33 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    564 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

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

    970 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints

  25. 25

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

    1013 ft · 16 sec

  26. 26

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

    95 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

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

    1056 ft · 22 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  30. 30

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thayer 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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
4 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
67.5 mi · 28%
US 63 North
65.8 mi · 27%
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 · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

67.3 mi · 01h 12m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76 mi
165 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgar Springs
01h 57m from Thayer
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thayer 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 Thayer to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 241 miles (387.8 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Edgar Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Thayer and 128 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 165 miles (265.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 76 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.05 one way or $64.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Thayer and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Edgar Springs

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

101 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

118 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thayer and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 164.96 mi (265.48 km).

Thayer

#1 Thayer

City

Population2,103
Coordinates36.5245100, -91.5382000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.538165, 36.524535)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 388 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.5 gal
32.19 L · about $32.05
Round trip
$64.11
17 gal · 64.38 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 151.1 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.05 $64.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.15 $72.30
Premium $4.65 $39.56 $79.12
Diesel $5.30 $45.08 $90.17

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Thayer and Saint Peters. The current time is 06:39:45.

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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.