How far is West Plains, MO from Saint Peters, MO?
The driving distance from West Plains, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Plains and Saint Peters.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Plains and Saint Peters.
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Start on Court Square
16 m · 2 sec · Court Square
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Turn left onto Court Square
1.1 km · 2 min · Court Square
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Continue on Porter Wagoner Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Porter Wagoner Boulevard
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Turn left onto Gibson Street
1277 ft · 22 sec · Gibson Street
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Turn right onto Jan Howard Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Jan Howard Expressway
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Continue on Porter Wagoner Boulevard
1.2 km · 59 sec · Porter Wagoner Boulevard
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Continue on Sunset Terrace
28.5 mi · 33 min · Sunset Terrace
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North, US 60 Business: Houston, Rolla
65.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Continue on North Bishop Avenue
87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue
56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way
1336 ft · 33 sec · Tim Bradley Way
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Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
564 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit
970 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 109
1108 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
68 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
157 m · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2129 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road
29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road
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Continue on Olive Street Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road
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Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
2.7 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 94: Defiance, Saint Charles
1013 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 94 East: Saint Charles
95 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Pitman Hill Road
1056 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive
4.7 mi · 10 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville
1419 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
146 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Plains and Saint Peters.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Plains 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 West Plains to Saint Peters?
The road trip is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Rolla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from West Plains and 115 miles from Saint Peters.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.62 one way or $57.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Plains and Sunny near Saint Peters.
Stop Ideas Near Rolla
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rolla.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Plains and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 158.05 mi (254.36 km).
#1 West Plains
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 12,383 |
| Coordinates | 36.7281200, -91.8523700 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Peters
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 58,043 |
| Coordinates | 38.8003300, -90.6265100 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 346 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.62 | $57.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.28 | $64.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.32 | $70.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.26 | $80.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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