Origin
Lawson, MO
Afternoon in Lawson on Monday
Local time
1:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawson, MO to Saint Peters, MO
Drive Time
3h 28m
Distance
219.9 mi
354 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 16m
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6 AM
3h 29m
8 AM
3h 53m
10 AM
3h 37m
12 PM
3h 35m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 52m
8 PM
3h 21m
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 Lawson, MO to Saint Peters, MO covers 219.9 miles and takes about 3h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Pennsylvania Avenue, West Moss Street, Salem Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.40 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
109.9 miles from Lawson, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 28m drive with frequent turns across 219.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Pennsylvania Avenue 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 3h 28m 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 Lawson, MO to Saint Peters, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Pennsylvania Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Moss Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Salem Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 184th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Jesse James Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Miller Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dunbar Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beverly Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Pennsylvania Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawson, MO and Saint Peters, MO.
1
Start on East 4th Street
46 ft
·
7 sec
·
East 4th Street
2
Turn left onto North Pennsylvania Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Pennsylvania Avenue
3
Turn right onto West Moss Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Moss Street
4
Turn left onto Salem Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Salem Road
5
Turn right onto Northeast 184th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 184th Street
6
Turn left
4.4 mi
·
6 min
7
Turn left onto North Jesse James Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Jesse James Road
8
Turn left onto Miller Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Miller Avenue
9
Continue on Dunbar Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dunbar Avenue
10
Turn left onto Beverly Street
295 ft
·
8 sec
·
Beverly Street
11
Turn slight right onto Cliff Drive
253 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cliff Drive
12
Continue on North Kansas City Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Kansas City Avenue
13
Turn left onto West Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
14
Turn right onto Saratoga Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Saratoga Street
15
Merge slight right onto Isley Boulevard
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Isley Boulevard
16
Turn left
2.6 mi
·
3 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Polo, Henrietta
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
MO 13: Polo, Henrietta
18
Keep slight right to continue on MO 13 South: Henrietta
157 ft
·
4 sec
·
MO 13 South: Henrietta
19
Merge slight left onto South Spartan Drive
25 mi
·
30 min
·
South Spartan Drive
20
Take the exit left toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
21
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi
·
34 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
23
Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22 mi
·
24 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
24
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
25
Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
26
Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
27
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
93 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
28
Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
29
Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive
207 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
30
Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive
200 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
31
Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 70 West: Wentzville
32
Merge slight left
479 ft
·
7 sec
33
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 109.9 miles from Lawson, MO, or about 1h 44m 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 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.9 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 51m
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 Lawson, 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 Lawson, MO
This is one driving day of about 219.9 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lawson, 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 109.9 mi from Lawson, MO · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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 109.9 miles from Lawson, 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
$33.40 one way
$66.80 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $36.82 | $73.64 |
| premium | $4.80 | $41.51 | $83.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $48.85 | $97.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.9 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 | 0 | $23.09 | $10.56 |
| Efficient EV | 55 | 0 | $19.24 | $8.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88 | 1 | $30.79 | $14.07 |
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.
Destination
Saint Peters, MO
Afternoon in Saint Peters on Monday
Local time
1:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
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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
23 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
3h 28m 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 Lawson, MO to Saint Peters, MO covers 219.9 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Pennsylvania Avenue, West Moss Street, Salem Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.9 miles from Lawson, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.40 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 28m 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 Lawson, MO to Saint Peters, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lawson, MO to Saint Peters, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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