Origin
Monroe City, MO
Afternoon in Monroe City on Friday
Local time
12:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe City, MO to Saint Peters, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
101.3 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe City, MO
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Saint Peters, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Monroe City, MO to Saint Peters, MO covers 101.3 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 5th Street, US 24 East, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.84 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.
Midpoint
50.7 miles from Monroe City, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 101.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 41m drive with frequent turns across 101.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
5th 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 Monroe City, MO to Saint Peters, MO is easy. At 1h 41m 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 Monroe City, MO to Saint Peters, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Street | — | — |
| US 24 East | — | — |
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | — | — |
| V | — | — |
| Veterans Road | — | — |
| County Road 422 | — | — |
| Paris Gravel Road | — | — |
| Avenue of the Saints | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe City, MO and Saint Peters, MO.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto 5th Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Street
3
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
4
Take the ramp right toward US 24 East, US 36 East, MO 110 East: Hannibal
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 24 East, US 36 East, MO 110 East: Hannibal
5
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6
Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Veterans Road
8
Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Road
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422
279 ft
·
7 sec
·
County Road 422
10
Continue on Paris Gravel Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Paris Gravel Road
11
Take the ramp right
121 ft
·
3 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
74 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
13
Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 70 East: Saint Louis
14
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
16
Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive
207 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
17
Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive
200 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
18
Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 70 West: Wentzville
19
Merge slight left
479 ft
·
7 sec
20
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 50.7 miles from Monroe City, MO, or about 50m 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 22 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.7 miles or 50m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Peters, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Monroe City, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Monroe City, MO
This is one driving day of about 101.3 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Monroe City, 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 50.7 mi from Monroe City, MO · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.7 miles from Monroe 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.84 one way
$31.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.39 | $34.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.49 | $38.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.37 | $44.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.64 | $4.86 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.18 | $6.48 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Saint Peters, MO
Afternoon in Saint Peters on Friday
Local time
12:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Troy, MO
51 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
13 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 41m 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 Monroe City, MO to Saint Peters, MO covers 101.3 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Street, US 24 East, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.7 miles from Monroe City, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.84 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 Monroe City, MO to Saint Peters, MO is easy. At 1h 41m 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 Monroe City, MO to Saint Peters, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Monroe City, MO to Saint Peters, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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