How far is Villa Ridge, MO from Saint Peters, MO?

The driving distance from Villa Ridge, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
53.21 mi
00h 52m
Flight
26.65 mi
42.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.65 mi
Kilometers
42.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.21 mi
Kilometers
85.64 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Sun, Apr 19, 4:32 AM CDT
Return by in Villa Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 5:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Villa Ridge
2026-04-19T03:40
Arrive Saint Peters
Sun, Apr 19, 4:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Villa Ridge
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
Wildwood
MO

City in New Jersey

From Villa Ridge
19.6 mi
00h 26m
To Saint Peters
33.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 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 Villa Ridge and Saint Peters.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Villa Ridge and Saint Peters.

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    23 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 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 Villa Ridge 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
4 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 25%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 10%
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
4.93 mi · 9%
MO 94 East
3.5 mi · 7%
Avenue of the Saints
2.71 mi · 5%
South Eatherton Road
2.42 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Manchester Road

Turn left onto Manchester Road

13.4 mi · 00h 19m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wildwood
00h 26m from Villa Ridge
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Villa Ridge 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 Villa Ridge to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Villa Ridge and 33.7 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Villa Ridge and Sunny near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Wildwood

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 Wildwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
St. Peters City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

St. Peters City Hall

Saint Peters , MO
1 St Peters Centre Blvd, St Peters, MO 63376
Rating 3.3/5 12 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

22 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

30 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

40 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

58 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Villa Ridge and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 26.65 mi (42.89 km).

Villa Ridge

#1 Villa Ridge

Census designated place

Population2,636
Coordinates38.4725500, -90.8868000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Street (-90.886806, 38.472467)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.11 L · about $7.09
Round trip
$14.18
3.76 gal · 14.22 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.09 $14.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.00 $15.99
Premium $4.65 $8.75 $17.50
Diesel $5.30 $9.97 $19.94

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 Villa Ridge and Saint Peters. The current time is 03:40:30.

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.