How far is Valley Park, MO from Saint Peters, MO?

The driving distance from Valley Park, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
22.9 mi
00h 28m
Flight
18.79 mi
30.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.79 mi
Kilometers
30.24 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.9 mi
Kilometers
36.86 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Sun, Apr 19, 4:59 AM CDT
Return by in Valley Park
Sun, Apr 19, 5:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley Park
2026-04-19T04:30
Arrive Saint Peters
Sun, Apr 19, 4:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Valley Park
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lake
MO

Township in Missouri, United States

From Valley Park
11.4 mi
00h 14m
To Saint Peters
11.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valley Park and Saint Peters.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marshall Road

    115 m · 11 sec · Marshall Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    11.7 mi · 18 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 364 West

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Page Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Page Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 94 East: St. Charles

    739 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Muegge Road

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Muegge Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Muegge Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Cave Springs Road

    916 ft · 22 sec · Cave Springs Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    1261 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Park 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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Page Avenue
3.73 mi · 16%
Cave Springs Road
3.57 mi · 16%
Muegge Road
3.28 mi · 14%
MO 364 West
0.34 mi · 1%
MO 94 East
0.14 mi · 1%
Marshall Road
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

11.7 mi · 00h 18m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake
00h 14m from Valley Park
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Valley Park and Sunny near Saint Peters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Valley Park to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Valley Park and 11.4 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valley Park and Sunny near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Lake

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 Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Jennings City Hall
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Jennings City Hall

Jennings , MO
2120 Hord Ave, Jennings, MO 63136
Rating 4.3/5 26 reviews City Hall
Ferguson Finance Director
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Ferguson Finance Director

Ferguson , MO
110 Church St, Ferguson, MO 63135
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake.

RAIL

Kirkwood

15 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

28 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

42 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

45 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valley Park and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 18.79 mi (30.24 km).

Valley Park

#1 Valley Park

City in St.

Population6,805
Coordinates38.5492200, -90.4926200
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.49228, 38.549149)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.06 L · about $3.05
Round trip
$6.11
1.62 gal · 6.12 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.05 $6.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.44 $6.89
Premium $4.65 $3.77 $7.54
Diesel $5.30 $4.30 $8.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Valley Park and Saint Peters. The current time is 04:30:33.

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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.