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Trip from Saint Peters, MO to Crestwood, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

41m

Distance

31.1 mi

50 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m

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

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city in Missouri

Saint Peters, MO

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Downtown Crestwood, MO, MO

Crestwood, MO

Theodore Nguyen

Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Peters, MO to Crestwood, MO covers 31.1 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 270, I 70, US Historic 66 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.8 miles on I 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 41m highway drive covering 31.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 270 and I 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.8 miles on I 270.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 270 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 11 decision points packed into just 31.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
1.2 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the exit toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 220 Toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana
8
13.6 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

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 232 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
7
13.8 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 270 South: Memphis
8
28.1 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward I 44 East, US 50 East, MO 366 East: Saint Louis

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 5A Toward I 44 East, US 50 East, MO 366 East: Sain...
7
28.6 mi into trip | ~36m in | US Historic 66

Keep slight right at fork onto US Historic 66 toward MO 366 East: Watson Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward MO 366 East: Watson Road

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Saint Peters, MO to Crestwood, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

Memphis

13.6 mi in | ~17m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 270 13.8 mi 17m
I 70 13 mi 16m
US Historic 66 2.6 mi 5m
MO 79 0.1 mi <1m
Watson Road — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 270 — 13.8 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on I 70

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 70
2

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Exit 220 Toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3

Keep slight left at fork

384 ft · 14 sec
Toward MO 79
4

Turn left onto MO 79

0.1 mi · 11 sec · MO 79
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 70 East Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto I 70

12 mi · 14 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 12 sec
Exit 232 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 270 South: Memphis Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 10 sec · this road
Exit 232 Toward I 270 South: Memphis
10

Merge onto I 270

14 mi · 17 min · I 270
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 5A Toward I 44 East, US 50 East, MO 366 East: Saint Louis Use the slight right lane.
12

Continue on US Historic 66

0.2 mi · 12 sec · US Historic 66
Toward I 44 East, US 50 East, MO 366 East: Saint Louis
13

Keep slight right at fork onto US Historic 66

2.5 mi · 4 min · US Historic 66
Toward MO 366 East: Watson Road Use the slight right lane.
14

Arrive at destination

MO 366

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.86 one way

$9.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.34 $10.68
premium $4.89 $5.98 $11.97
diesel $5.61 $6.87 $13.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.3 0 $3.27 $1.49
Efficient EV 7.8 0 $2.72 $1.24
EV Truck/SUV 12.4 0 $4.35 $1.99

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Saint Peters, MO

Morning in Saint Peters on Saturday

Local time

8:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

W 6 to 15 mph 100% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 2:07AM CDT until April 19 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 2:03AM CDT until April 18 at 10:45AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Destination

Crestwood, MO

Morning in Crestwood on Saturday

Local time

8:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°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

8 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

41m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Saint Peters, MO to Crestwood, MO covers 31.1 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 270, I 70, US Historic 66. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 15.5 miles from Saint Peters, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.86 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 11 decision points packed into just 31.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Saint Peters, MO to Crestwood, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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