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

The driving distance from Union, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 46.6 miles (75 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.6 mi
00h 57m
Flight
31.8 mi
51.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.8 mi
Kilometers
51.17 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.6 mi
Kilometers
74.99 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Sat, May 2, 12:27 AM CDT
Return by in Union
Sat, May 2, 1:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-05-01T23:30
Arrive Saint Peters
Sat, May 2, 12:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
New Melle
MO

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

From Union
21.7 mi
00h 28m
To Saint Peters
24.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 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 Union and Saint Peters.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Park Avenue

    900 ft · 31 sec · East Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Independence Drive

    63 m · 11 sec · East Independence Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left

    9.9 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    959 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    889 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    63 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    61 m · 6 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
12.3 mi · 26%
East Independence Drive
8.48 mi · 18%
North Church Street
0.7 mi · 2%
I 70 West
0.36 mi · 1%
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
0.25 mi · 1%
I 70 East
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

12.3 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Melle
00h 28m from Union
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Union 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 Union to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 46.6 miles (75 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Melle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Union and 24.9 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Melle

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Melle and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Melle.

RAIL

Washington

20 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

43 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Hermann

48 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

59 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 31.8 mi (51.17 km).

Union

#1 Union

City in and county seat of Franklin County, Missouri, United States

Population12,094
Coordinates38.4500500, -91.0084800
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.008643, 38.450052)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.22 L · about $6.18
Round trip
$12.37
3.28 gal · 12.44 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.18 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.97 $13.95
Premium $4.65 $7.63 $15.27
Diesel $5.30 $8.70 $17.40

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Saint Peters. The current time is 23:30:18.

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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.