Origin
Richmond Heights, MO
Night in Richmond Heights on Friday
Local time
9:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond Heights, MO to Saint Peters, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmond Heights, MO
David Gari
Saint Peters, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond Heights, MO to Saint Peters, MO covers 26.6 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, I 270, Daniel Boone Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 26.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and I 270. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.5 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 270. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Bellevue Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Bellevue Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Bellevue Avenue
Turn left onto Bellevue Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
7.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
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 25
Toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
8
14.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport
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 20A
Toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Lo...
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Richmond Heights, MO and Saint Peters, MO, road signs point toward Chicago, Saint Louis and Saint Louis Lambert International Airport.
Chicago
7.8 mi in
|
~11m
Saint Louis
14.2 mi in
|
~19m
Saint Louis Lambert International Airport
14.2 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 10.5 mi | 13m |
| I 270 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Daniel Boone Expressway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Bellevue Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 10.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Heights, MO and Saint Peters, MO.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
this road
2
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
3
Turn left onto Bellevue Avenue
301 ft
·
18 sec
·
Bellevue Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West
6
Merge onto I 64; US 40
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Daniel Boone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 64; US 40; US 61
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 25
Toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 270
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 270
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 20A
Toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Use the slight left lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
this road
Exit 20B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
14
Merge onto I 70
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
I 70
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.16 one way
$8.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Night in Saint Peters on Friday
Local time
9:23 PM
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
27 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
35m 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 Richmond Heights, MO to Saint Peters, MO covers 26.6 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, I 270, Daniel Boone Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Richmond Heights, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.16 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Bellevue Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Richmond Heights, MO and Saint Peters, MO, road signs point toward Chicago, Saint Louis and Saint Louis Lambert International Airport.
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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