Origin
Saint Peters, MO
Evening in Saint Peters on Thursday
Local time
5:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Peters, MO to Lebanon, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
162.1 mi
261 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 0m
★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 5m
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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Lebanon, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Peters, MO to Lebanon, MO covers 162.1 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 44, MO 100, MO K for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 124 miles on I 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.34 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
81 miles from Saint Peters, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 162.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 12m highway drive covering 162.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 44 and MO 100. The longest continuous stretch is about 124 miles on I 44.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 124 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and MO 100. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 162.1 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street
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 218
Toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street
6
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Chesterfield Airport Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14
Toward Chesterfield Airport Road
5
23.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Enter roundabout toward MO 100 West: Gray Summit
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MO 100 West: Gray Summit
6
160.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 10m in
Take the exit toward MO 32, MO 5, MO 64: Hartville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 129
Toward MO 32, MO 5, MO 64: Hartville
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 124 mi | 2h 13m |
| MO 100 | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| MO K | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| MO 109 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| I 70 | 3 mi | 3m |
| North Eatherton Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| South Jefferson Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 124 mi, about 2h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters, MO and Lebanon, MO.
1
Start on I 70
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
2
Take the exit
390 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 218
Toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
3
Turn straight onto East Terra Lane
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Terra Lane
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn slight left
61 ft
·
1 sec
5
Continue on MO K
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
MO K
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on MO K
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
MO K
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 14
Toward Chesterfield Airport Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on Chesterfield Airport Road
361 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chesterfield Airport Road
11
Turn right
211 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Olive Street Road
12
Turn right onto Olive Street Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Olive Street Road
13
Continue on North Eatherton Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Eatherton Road
14
Enter roundabout onto MO 109
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
MO 109
15
Continue on MO 109
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
MO 109
16
Enter roundabout onto MO 109
94 ft
·
2 sec
·
MO 109
17
Continue on MO 109
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
MO 109
18
Enter roundabout
76 ft
·
1 sec
Toward MO 100 West: Gray Summit
19
Continue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward MO 100 West: Gray Summit
20
Merge onto MO 100
13 mi
·
18 min
·
MO 100
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 44 West, US 50 West: St. Clair
22
Merge onto I 44; US 50
124 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
·
I 44; US 50
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 129
Toward MO 32, MO 5, MO 64: Hartville
24
Turn right onto MO 5; MO 32; MO 64
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jefferson Avenue
25
Turn right onto East Commercial Street
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Commercial Street
26
Arrive at destination
East Commercial Street
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 81 miles from Saint Peters, MO, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124 miles.
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 36 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lebanon, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Saint Peters, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Saint Peters, MO
This is one driving day of about 162.1 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Saint Peters, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 124 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81 mi from Saint Peters, MO · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81 miles from Saint Peters, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 124 miles.
Arriving in Lebanon, MO
The final approach into Lebanon, 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 Lebanon, MO.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.34 one way
$50.68 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.83 | $55.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.19 | $62.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.79 | $71.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.02 | $7.78 |
| Efficient EV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.18 | $6.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.8 | 0 | $22.69 | $10.37 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Lebanon, MO
Evening in Lebanon on Thursday
Local time
5:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Washington, MO
81 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
1 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
3h 12m 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 Saint Peters, MO to Lebanon, MO covers 162.1 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, MO 100, MO K. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81 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 $25.34 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 162.1 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saint Peters, MO to Lebanon, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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