Origin
Duquesne, MO
Morning in Duquesne on Monday
Local time
10:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Duquesne, MO to Saint Peters, MO
Drive Time
5h 21m
Distance
277.7 mi
447 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 8m
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6 AM
5h 22m
8 AM
5h 48m
10 AM
5h 31m
12 PM
5h 28m
3 PM
5h 32m
5 PM
5h 47m
8 PM
5h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Peters, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Duquesne, MO to Saint Peters, MO covers 277.7 miles and takes about 5h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Congressman Gene Taylor Highway, Manchester Road, MO 109 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 237.6 miles on Congressman Gene Taylor Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.18 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
138.9 miles from Duquesne, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 21m drive with frequent turns across 277.7 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.
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 237.6 miles.
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 5.8 miles in near I 44; I 49; US 71 / Congressman Gene Taylor 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 277.7 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 5.8 miles (I 44; I 49; US 71 / Congressman Gene Taylor Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 243.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 268.7 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.8 mi into trip
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~10m in
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I 44; I 49; US 71 / Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
Merge onto I 44; I 49; US 71 / Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
243.4 mi into trip
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~4h 26m 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
8
268.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 5m 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
8
268.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 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
8
272.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 10m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Congressman Gene Taylor Highway | 237.6 mi | 4h 16m |
| Manchester Road | 13.4 mi | 18m |
| MO 109 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Mid Rivers Mall Drive | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| East 7th Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| MO 94 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| South Eatherton Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
— 237.6 mi, about 4h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duquesne, MO and Saint Peters, MO.
1
Start on Duquesne Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Duquesne Road
2
Turn right onto I 44 Business; MO 66
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East 7th Street
3
Continue on I 44 Business; MO 66
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cimarron Road
4
Take the ramp onto I 44 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 44 Business
Toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City
5
Merge onto I 44; I 49; US 71
238 mi
·
4 hr 16 min
·
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 253
Toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto MO 100
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Manchester Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward MO 109
9
Enter roundabout onto MO 109
224 ft
·
4 sec
·
MO 109
10
Continue on MO 109
515 ft
·
10 sec
·
MO 109
11
Enter roundabout onto MO 109
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
MO 109
12
Continue on MO 109
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
MO 109
13
Enter roundabout onto MO 109
94 ft
·
2 sec
·
MO 109
14
Continue on MO 109
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
MO 109
15
Enter roundabout onto South Eatherton Road
94 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Eatherton Road
16
Continue on South Eatherton Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Eatherton Road
17
Continue on Olive Street Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Olive Street Road
18
Take the ramp onto Chesterfield Airport Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Chesterfield Airport Road
19
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 10
Toward MO 94: Defiance, Saint Charles
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
313 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MO 94 East: Saint Charles
Use the right lane.
22
Merge onto MO 94
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
MO 94
Use the right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Pitman Hill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 70 West: Wentzville
Use the slight left lane.
26
Merge onto I 70
479 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 70
27
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 138.9 miles from Duquesne, MO, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 237.6 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.9 miles or 2h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 9m
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 Duquesne, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Duquesne, MO
This is one driving day of about 277.7 miles and 5h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Duquesne, 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 Congressman Gene Taylor Highway for about 237.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138.9 mi from Duquesne, MO · 2h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 138.9 miles from Duquesne, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Congressman Gene Taylor Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 237.6 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
$42.18 one way
$84.36 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $46.50 | $93.00 |
| premium | $4.80 | $52.42 | $104.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.70 | $123.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.3 | 1 | $29.16 | $13.33 |
| Efficient EV | 69.4 | 0 | $24.30 | $11.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.1 | 1 | $38.88 | $17.77 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
Saint Peters, MO
Morning in Saint Peters on Monday
Local time
10:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 12 to 15 mph
13% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:46PM CDT until April 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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
29 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 21m 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 Duquesne, MO to Saint Peters, MO covers 277.7 miles and takes about 5h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Congressman Gene Taylor Highway, Manchester Road, MO 109. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.9 miles from Duquesne, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.18 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 277.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (I 44; I 49; US 71 / Congressman Gene Taylor Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 243.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 268.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Duquesne, MO to Saint Peters, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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