Origin
Saint Peters, MO
Morning in Saint Peters on Friday
Local time
7:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Peters, MO to Advance, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
160.5 mi
258 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
2h 56m
★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m
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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Advance, MO
Nicolas Foster
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Peters, MO to Advance, MO covers 160.5 miles and takes about 3h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO 79, I 70 East, I 270 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.09 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
80.3 miles from Saint Peters, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 160.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 7m drive with frequent turns across 160.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 79 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saint Peters, MO to Advance, MO is easy. At 3h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Peters, MO to Advance, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 79 | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| I 270 | — | — |
| I 270 South | — | — |
| I 55 | — | — |
| I 55 South | — | — |
| Rosa Parks Highway | — | — |
| Officer Thomas G | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
MO 79
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters, MO and Advance, MO.
1
Start on the route
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
the route
2
Take the exit slight right toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana
3
Keep slight left to continue on MO 79
384 ft
·
15 sec
·
MO 79
4
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 70 East
6
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
14 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
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I 270: Chicago, Memphis
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
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I 270 South: Memphis
9
Continue on I 270 South: Memphis
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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I 270 South: Memphis
10
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
23 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
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I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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I 55 South: Memphis
13
Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rosa Parks Highway
14
Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
15
Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
101 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
17
Keep slight right to continue on MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
161 ft
·
4 sec
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MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
18
Turn right onto Nash Road
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Nash Road
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 25 South: Delta
190 ft
·
4 sec
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MO 25 South: Delta
20
Exit the roundabout onto MO 25 South: Delta
16 mi
·
23 min
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MO 25 South: Delta
21
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
22
Turn right onto Oak Street
213 ft
·
4 sec
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Oak Street
23
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 80.3 miles from Saint Peters, MO, or about 1h 33m 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 35 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.3 miles or 1h 33m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Advance, 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 160.5 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 80.3 mi from Saint Peters, MO · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.3 miles from Saint Peters, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Advance, MO
The final approach into Advance, 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 Advance, 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
$25.09 one way
$50.18 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.55 | $55.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.89 | $61.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.44 | $70.87 |
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: 56.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.85 | $7.70 |
| Efficient EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.04 | $6.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.2 | 0 | $22.47 | $10.27 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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
Advance, MO
Morning in Advance on Friday
Local time
7:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Arnold, MO
80 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
3 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
3h 7m 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 Advance, MO covers 160.5 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 79, I 70 East, I 270. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.3 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 $25.09 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.
The drive from Saint Peters, MO to Advance, MO is easy. At 3h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Peters, MO to Advance, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint Peters, MO to Advance, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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