Origin
Kimberling City, MO
Night in Kimberling City on Wednesday
Local time
10:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kimberling City, MO to Saint Peters, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 13m
Distance
268.3 mi
432 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 1m
★
6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kimberling City, MO
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Saint Peters, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kimberling City, MO to Saint Peters, MO covers 268.3 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Marina Way, Kimberling Boulevard, the route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.95 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
134.1 miles from Kimberling City, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 13m drive with frequent turns across 268.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Marina Way 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 13m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kimberling City, MO to Saint Peters, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marina Way | — | — |
| Kimberling Boulevard | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| US 65 North | — | — |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Schoolcraft Freeway | — | — |
| I 44 East | — | — |
| I 44 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Marina Way
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kimberling City, MO and Saint Peters, MO.
1
Start on the route
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Marina Way
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Marina Way
3
Turn right onto Kimberling Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Kimberling Boulevard
4
At the end of the road, turn right
10 mi
·
15 min
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
220 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
6
Exit the roundabout
12 mi
·
17 min
7
Turn right
3.6 mi
·
8 min
8
Take the ramp left toward US 65 North: Springfield
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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US 65 North: Springfield
9
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
10
Continue on Schoolcraft Freeway
11 mi
·
13 min
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Schoolcraft Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
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I 44 East: Saint Louis
12
Merge slight left
170 mi
·
3 hr 3 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit
14
Turn left onto Manchester Road
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Manchester Road
15
Take the exit slight right toward MO 109
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
MO 109
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
223 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
17
Exit the roundabout
515 ft
·
11 sec
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
19
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
21
Exit the roundabout
4.3 mi
·
6 min
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Eatherton Road
23
Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Eatherton Road
24
Continue on Olive Street Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Olive Street Road
25
Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chesterfield Airport Road
26
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
27
Take the exit slight right toward MO 94: Defiance, Saint Charles
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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MO 94: Defiance, Saint Charles
28
Keep slight right to continue on MO 94 East: Saint Charles
312 ft
·
5 sec
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MO 94 East: Saint Charles
29
Merge slight left
3.4 mi
·
4 min
30
Keep slight right to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Pitman Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Pitman Hill Road
31
Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
32
Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
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I 70 West: Wentzville
33
Merge slight left
479 ft
·
7 sec
34
Arrive at your destination
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 134.1 miles from Kimberling City, MO, or about 2h 6m 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 59 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.1 miles or 2h 6m 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 28m
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 Kimberling City, 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 Kimberling City, MO
This is one driving day of about 268.3 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Kimberling City, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 134.1 mi from Kimberling City, MO · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 134.1 miles from Kimberling City, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Saint Peters, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.95 one way
$83.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $46.05 | $92.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $51.63 | $103.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.24 | $118.47 |
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: 93.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.5 | 0 | $28.17 | $12.88 |
| Efficient EV | 67.1 | 0 | $23.48 | $10.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.3 | 1 | $37.56 | $17.17 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Saint Peters, MO
Night in Saint Peters on Wednesday
Local time
10:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Cuba, MO
134 mi in
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
2 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
4h 13m 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 Kimberling City, MO to Saint Peters, MO covers 268.3 miles and takes about 4h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Marina Way, Kimberling Boulevard, the route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 134.1 miles from Kimberling City, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.95 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 straightforward 4h 13m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kimberling City, MO to Saint Peters, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kimberling City, MO to Saint Peters, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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