Origin
Saint Peters, MO
Late night in Saint Peters on Friday
Local time
2:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Peters, MO to Saint Paul, MO
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
12m
Distance
8.6 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
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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Saint Paul, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Peters, MO to Saint Paul, MO covers 8.6 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO 79, Hackmann Road, I 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on MO 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 8.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 12m highway drive covering 8.6 miles, with most of the trip on MO 79 and Hackmann Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.7 miles on MO 79.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 79 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 79 and Hackmann Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (Hackmann Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese 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 slight right lane.
Exit 220
Toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana
9
1.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 79: Elsberry, Clarksville, Louisiana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MO 79: Elsberry, Clarksville, Louisiana
3
7.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Hackmann Road
Turn left onto Hackmann Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Saint Peters, MO and Saint Paul, MO, road signs point toward Louisiana and Clarksville.
Louisiana
1.2 mi in
|
~1m
Clarksville
1.3 mi in
|
~1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 79 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Hackmann Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| I 70 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 79
— 5.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters, MO and Saint Paul, 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 slight right lane.
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward MO 79: Elsberry, Clarksville, Louisiana
Use the slight right lane.
4
Turn straight onto MO 79
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
MO 79
5
Turn left onto Hackmann Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hackmann Road
6
Arrive at destination
Hackmann Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.65 | $3.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Paul, MO
Late night in Saint Paul on Friday
Local time
2:05 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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 Saint Paul, MO covers 8.6 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 79, Hackmann Road, I 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.3 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 $1.34 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 straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (Hackmann Road): Navigation decision point.
Between Saint Peters, MO and Saint Paul, MO, road signs point toward Louisiana and Clarksville.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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