Origin
Saint Peters, MO
Night in Saint Peters on Tuesday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Saint Peters, MO to Shell Knob, MO
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Drive Time
5h 28m
Distance
271.1 mi
436 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 16m
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6 AM
5h 29m
8 AM
5h 56m
10 AM
5h 38m
12 PM
5h 36m
3 PM
5h 40m
5 PM
5h 54m
8 PM
5h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Shell Knob, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Peters, MO to Shell Knob, MO covers 271.1 miles and takes about 5h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO K, East Terra Lane, I 64 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
135.5 miles from Saint Peters, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 28m drive with frequent turns across 271.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO K 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Peters, MO to Shell Knob, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO K | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Terra Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue of the Saints | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chesterfield Airport Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Olive Street Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Eatherton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
MO K
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters, MO and Shell Knob, MO.
1
Start on the route
3.0 mi
·
3 min
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the route
2
Take the exit slight right toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street
390 ft
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8 sec
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MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street
3
Turn straight onto East Terra Lane
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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East Terra Lane
4
Turn slight left
62 ft
·
2 sec
5
Continue straight
3.1 mi
·
5 min
6
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
5 min
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
0.3 mi
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22 sec
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I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
8
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
3.7 mi
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4 min
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Avenue of the Saints
9
Take the exit slight right toward Chesterfield Airport Road
0.5 mi
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58 sec
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Chesterfield Airport Road
10
Continue on Chesterfield Airport Road
361 ft
·
7 sec
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Chesterfield Airport Road
11
Turn right onto Olive Street Road
210 ft
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5 sec
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Olive Street Road
12
Turn right onto Olive Street Road
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Olive Street Road
13
Continue on North Eatherton Road
2.4 mi
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4 min
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North Eatherton Road
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
69 ft
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1 sec
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the route
15
Exit the roundabout
4.3 mi
·
6 min
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
95 ft
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2 sec
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the route
17
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 100 West: Gray Summit
75 ft
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2 sec
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MO 100 West: Gray Summit
19
Exit the roundabout onto MO 100 West: Gray Summit
0.2 mi
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33 sec
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MO 100 West: Gray Summit
20
Merge slight left
13 mi
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18 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West: St. Clair
0.2 mi
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14 sec
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I 44 West, US 50 West: St. Clair
22
Merge slight left
183 mi
·
3 hr 17 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward MO MM, MO B
0.2 mi
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30 sec
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MO MM, MO B
24
Turn left
3.9 mi
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6 min
25
Continue straight
315 ft
·
11 sec
26
Turn straight
9.0 mi
·
13 min
27
Continue on Southwest Elm Street
1.2 mi
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1 min
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Southwest Elm Street
28
Continue straight
5.3 mi
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7 min
29
Continue straight
6.0 mi
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9 min
30
Turn left onto South Elliott Avenue
1.5 mi
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2 min
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South Elliott Avenue
31
Continue on State Highway 39
24 mi
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32 min
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State Highway 39
32
Turn right onto Farm Road 1230
0.1 mi
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19 sec
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Farm Road 1230
33
Turn sharp right onto Farm Road 1240
46 ft
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2 sec
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Farm Road 1240
34
Arrive at your destination
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 135.5 miles from Saint Peters, MO, or about 2h 44m 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.5 miles or 2h 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 4h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shell Knob, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Saint Peters, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 271.1 miles and 5h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 135.5 mi from Saint Peters, MO · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 135.5 miles from Saint Peters, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shell Knob, MO
The final approach into Shell Knob, 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 Shell Knob, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.38 one way
$84.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $46.54 | $93.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $52.17 | $104.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.86 | $119.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.3 | 1 | $28.47 | $13.01 |
| Efficient EV | 67.8 | 0 | $23.72 | $10.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.4 | 1 | $37.95 | $17.35 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Shell Knob, MO
Night in Shell Knob on Tuesday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
5h 28m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Shell Knob, MO covers 271.1 miles and takes about 5h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO K, East Terra Lane, I 64 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 135.5 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 $42.38 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Peters, MO to Shell Knob, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint Peters, MO to Shell Knob, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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