Trip from Boonville, MO to Saint Peters, MO

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

120 mi

193 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 44m ★

6 AM

1h 53m

8 AM

2h 9m

10 AM

1h 58m

12 PM

1h 57m

3 PM

1h 59m

5 PM

2h 8m

8 PM

1h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Boonville, MO to Saint Peters, MO covers 120 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Bingham Road, I 70 East, U for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.76 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

60 miles from Boonville, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 120 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Bingham Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Boonville, MO to Saint Peters, MO is easy. At 1h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boonville, MO to Saint Peters, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Bingham Road	—	—
I 70 East	—	—
U	—	—
Dwight D	—	—
Highway Patrol Sgt	—	—
Sheriff Roger I	—	—
Mid Rivers Mall Drive	—	—
I 70 West	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Bingham Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street

2

Turn left onto Bingham Road

3.5 mi · 5 min · Bingham Road

3

Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: Columbia

0.2 mi · 21 sec · I 70 East: Columbia

4

Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

17 mi · 18 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

5

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

6

Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

1.6 mi · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

7

Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

8

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

93 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

9

Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

10

Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive

207 ft · 4 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

11

Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

200 ft · 6 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

12

Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 70 West: Wentzville

13

Merge slight left

479 ft · 7 sec

14

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 60 miles from Boonville, MO, or about 56m into the drive.

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 26 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60 miles or 56m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 32m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Boonville, MO

This is one driving day of about 120 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Boonville, MO.

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

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60 mi from Boonville, MO · 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Montgomery City, MO

60 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

Columbia, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Montgomery City, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60 miles from Boonville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.76 one way

$37.52 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$20.60	$41.20
premium	$4.89	$23.09	$46.19
diesel	$5.61	$26.49	$52.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36	$12.60	$5.76
Efficient EV	30	$10.50	$4.80
EV Truck/SUV	48	$16.80	$7.68

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Boonville, MO

Evening in Boonville on Wednesday

Local time

6:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Peters, MO

Evening in Saint Peters on Wednesday

Local time

6:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°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

16 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

1h 52m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Boonville, MO to Saint Peters, MO covers 120 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Bingham Road, I 70 East, U. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 60 miles from Boonville, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Boonville, MO to Saint Peters, MO is easy. At 1h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boonville, MO to Saint Peters, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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