Trip from Battlefield, MO to Saint Peters, MO

Drive Time

4h 22m

Distance

221.4 mi

356 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

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Battlefield, MO

Surdu Horia

Saint Peters, MO

Aleksandra Żmuda

Trip Overview

The drive from Battlefield, MO to Saint Peters, MO covers 221.4 miles and takes about 4h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Payne Stewart Highway, Manchester Road, West Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 177.4 miles on Payne Stewart Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.63 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

110.7 miles from Battlefield, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 22m drive with frequent turns across 221.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Payne Stewart Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 177.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,452 ft 443 ft

Total Climb

376 ft

Total Descent

1,206 ft

Highest Point

1,452 ft

~27.7 mi in

Elevation Range

1,009 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.6 miles in near I 44 / Payne Stewart Highway.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 221.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles (I 44 / Payne Stewart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 187 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 212.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

9.6 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 44 / Payne Stewart Highway

Merge onto I 44 / Payne Stewart Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

187 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 253 Toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit

212.4 mi into trip | ~4h 6m in

Take the exit toward MO 94: Defiance, Saint Charles

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 10 Toward MO 94: Defiance, Saint Charles

212.6 mi into trip | ~4h 6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MO 94 East: Saint Charles

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward MO 94 East: Saint Charles

216.1 mi into trip | ~4h 11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Pitman Hill Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Pitman Hill Road

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Payne Stewart Highway	177.4 mi	3h 12m
Manchester Road	13.4 mi	18m
West Bypass	6.8 mi	10m
MO 109	4.9 mi	7m
Mid Rivers Mall Drive	4.7 mi	9m
MO 94	3.4 mi	4m
Avenue of the Saints	2.7 mi	3m
MO FF	2.5 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Payne Stewart Highway — 177.4 mi, about 3h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Battlefield, MO and Saint Peters, MO.

Start on 182

68 ft · 3 sec · West 3rd Street

Turn right onto MO FF

2.5 mi · 3 min · MO FF

Continue on US 160

6.8 mi · 10 min · West Bypass

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 44 East: Rolla

Merge onto I 44

177 mi · 3 hr 12 min · Payne Stewart Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 253 Toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto MO 100

13 mi · 18 min · Manchester Road

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward MO 109

Enter roundabout onto MO 109

224 ft · 4 sec · MO 109

Continue on MO 109

515 ft · 10 sec · MO 109

Enter roundabout onto MO 109

98 ft · 1 sec · MO 109

Continue on MO 109

0.4 mi · 45 sec · MO 109

Enter roundabout onto MO 109

94 ft · 2 sec · MO 109

Continue on MO 109

4.3 mi · 6 min · MO 109

Enter roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

94 ft · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

Continue on South Eatherton Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · South Eatherton Road

Continue on Olive Street Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Olive Street Road

Take the ramp onto Chesterfield Airport Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61

2.7 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Exit 10 Toward MO 94: Defiance, Saint Charles Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

313 ft · 4 sec

Toward MO 94 East: Saint Charles Use the right lane.

Merge onto MO 94

3.4 mi · 4 min · MO 94

Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Pitman Hill Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

4.7 mi · 9 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 20 sec

Toward I 70 West: Wentzville Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 70

479 ft · 6 sec · I 70

Arrive at destination

I 70

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 110.7 miles from Battlefield, MO, or about 2h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 177.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 110.7 miles or 2h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Peters, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Battlefield, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Battlefield, MO

This is one driving day of about 221.4 miles and 4h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Battlefield, MO.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Payne Stewart Highway for about 177.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 110.7 mi from Battlefield, MO · 2h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cahokia, IL

111 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Cahokia, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cahokia, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.7 miles from Battlefield, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Payne Stewart Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 177.4 miles.

Arriving in Saint Peters, MO

The final approach into Saint Peters, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Saint Peters, MO.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.63 one way

$67.26 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$37.07	$74.14
premium	$4.80	$41.80	$83.59
diesel	$5.64	$49.19	$98.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	66.4	0	$23.25	$10.63
Efficient EV	55.4	0	$19.37	$8.86
EV Truck/SUV	88.6	1	$31.00	$14.17

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 7 hours ago

Origin

Battlefield, MO

Afternoon in Battlefield on Sunday

Local time

2:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Rain Showers Likely

S 10 to 21 mph 74% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Saint Peters, MO

Afternoon in Saint Peters on Sunday

Local time

2:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

20 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 22m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Battlefield, MO to Saint Peters, MO covers 221.4 miles and takes about 4h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Payne Stewart Highway, Manchester Road, West Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 110.7 miles from Battlefield, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Battlefield, MO to Saint Peters, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 443 ft to 1,452 ft elevation with about 376 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Battlefield, MO to Saint Peters, MO

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Saint Peters, MO

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Battlefield, MO

Saint Peters, MO

Same local time

20 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 22m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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