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Trip from Mexico, MO to Saint Peters, MO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

92 mi

148 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m

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

city in and county seat of Audrain County, Missouri, United States

Mexico, MO

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city in Missouri

Saint Peters, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mexico, MO to Saint Peters, MO covers 92 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on High Street, South Clark Street, US 54 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 92 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 92 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
High Street 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Mexico, MO to Saint Peters, MO is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Mexico, MO to Saint Peters, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
High Street
South Clark Street
US 54 West
I 70 East
Dwight D
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
I 70 West

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: High Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Jefferson Street

167 ft · 8 sec · South Jefferson Street
2

Turn right onto High Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · High Street
3

Turn left onto South Clark Street

3.6 mi · 5 min · South Clark Street
4

Take the ramp right toward US 54 West: Jefferson City

0.2 mi · 32 sec · US 54 West: Jefferson City
5

Merge slight left

13 mi · 14 min
6

Take the exit left toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

0.2 mi · 18 sec · I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
7

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

74 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8

Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive
9

Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive

207 ft · 4 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive
10

Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

200 ft · 6 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive
11

Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 70 West: Wentzville
12

Merge slight left

479 ft · 7 sec
13

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46 mi from Mexico, MO · 43m into the drive

Downtown Hermann, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hermann, MO

46 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

Fulton, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hermann, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46 miles from Mexico, 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

$14.38 one way

$28.77 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.79 $31.58
premium $4.89 $17.70 $35.41
diesel $5.61 $20.31 $40.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$14

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.6 0 $9.66 $4.42
Efficient EV 23 0 $8.05 $3.68
EV Truck/SUV 36.8 0 $12.88 $5.89

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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

Mexico, MO

Morning in Mexico on Thursday

Local time

11:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Peters, MO

Morning in Saint Peters on Thursday

Local time

11:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 26m 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 Mexico, MO to Saint Peters, MO covers 92 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are High Street, South Clark Street, US 54 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46 miles from Mexico, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.38 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 Mexico, MO to Saint Peters, MO is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Mexico, MO to Saint Peters, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mexico, MO to Saint Peters, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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