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

The driving distance from Waynesville, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
143.74 mi
02h 14m
Flight
108.58 mi
174.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.58 mi
Kilometers
174.74 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.74 mi
Kilometers
231.32 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Sat, May 30, 2:43 PM CDT
Return by in Waynesville
Sat, May 30, 4:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waynesville
2026-05-30T12:29
Arrive Saint Peters
Sat, May 30, 2:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waynesville
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
West Sullivan
MO

Human settlement in United States of America

From Waynesville
64.7 mi
01h 07m
To Saint Peters
79 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 44 East: Rolla

    652 ft · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    93.1 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  4. 4

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

    970 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints

  18. 18

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

    1013 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

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

    95 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

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

    1056 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waynesville 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
4 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
93.2 mi · 65%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 9%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 4%
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
4.93 mi · 3%
MO 94 East
3.5 mi · 2%
Avenue of the Saints
2.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

93.1 mi · 01h 41m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
108.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Sullivan
01h 07m from Waynesville
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Waynesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance 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 Waynesville to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

West Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Waynesville and 79 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.12 one way or $38.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Waynesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near West Sullivan

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

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

RAIL

Washington

45 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

61 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

81 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Jefferson City

95 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waynesville and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 108.58 mi (174.74 km).

Waynesville

#1 Waynesville

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

Population5,308
Coordinates37.8286500, -92.2007200
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: East Historic 66 (-92.200715, 37.828737)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.2 L · about $19.12
Round trip
$38.24
10.14 gal · 38.4 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.12 $38.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.56 $43.13
Premium $4.65 $23.60 $47.19
Diesel $5.30 $26.89 $53.78

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Waynesville and Saint Peters. The current time is 12:29:24.

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.