Drive Time
37m
Distance
23.2 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
The drive from Saint Peters, MO to Ballwin, MO covers 23.2 miles and takes about 37m 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, Cave Springs Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.52 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
11.6 miles from Saint Peters, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 23.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Saint Peters, MO to Ballwin, MO is easy. At 37m 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 Ballwin, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 79 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cave Springs Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Muegge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MO 141 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MO 141 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maryland Heights Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clayton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters, MO and Ballwin, MO.
Start on the route
Take the exit slight right toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana
Keep slight left to continue on MO 79
Turn left
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Cave Springs Road, Truman Road
Keep slight right
Turn straight onto Cave Springs Road
Continue on Muegge Road
Continue on Muegge Road
Continue on Muegge Road
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward MO 141
Keep slight right to continue on MO 141 South
Merge slight left onto Maryland Heights Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Clayton Road, Woods Mill Road
Turn straight onto South Woods Mill Road
Turn right onto Clayton Road
Turn left onto Baxter Road
Turn straight onto Holloway Road
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 23.2 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.6 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ballwin, MO than in the middle of the route.
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 23.2 miles and 37m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.6 mi from Saint Peters, MO · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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.
A short stop after about 23.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 11.6 miles from Saint Peters, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Ballwin, 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 Ballwin, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$3.52 one way
$7.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
| premium | $4.80 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.15 | $10.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Saint Peters on Saturday
Local time
2:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Ballwin on Saturday
Local time
2:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
56°F
East Saint Louis, IL
12 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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