Road Trips from Saint Peters, MO
Saint Peters is a good launchpad for several types of trips. You've got options for quick, under-an-hour hops to nearby towns like Saint Charles, perfect for a short day trip. If you're looking to stretch your legs a bit more, there are destinations around 2.5 to 4 hours away, offering a deeper dive into Missouri's varied landscapes. Many of these routes pass by or include access to parks, including the notable Gateway Arch National Park, making nature and historical sites easily accessible.
Total Routes
27
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
22
Under 2 hours
10 total in this range
Ballwin, MO
37m23.2 mi one way
This is one of your closest options, just 23.2 miles and under an hour. It's a mostly highway drive with a good drive score of 8, making it efficient. Plus, you'll have access to Gateway Arch National Park, a significant natural and historical site.
Oakville, MO
49m37.8 mi one way
A slightly longer drive at 37.8 miles, this route offers mostly flat terrain, which might be preferable for some. It's a predominantly highway route with a drive score of 6, and like many other nearby options, it provides access to Gateway Arch National Park.
Saint Charles, MO
17m11.8 mi one way
This is the shortest trip on the list, only 11.8 miles and about 20 minutes. It's a straightforward, mostly highway drive with a drive score of 6. You'll also be near Gateway Arch National Park, making it easy to combine a short drive with a visit to a major landmark.
Frontenac, MO
31m24.5 mi one way
At 24.5 miles and a 0.5-hour drive, this is another quick getaway. The route is mostly highway with a drive score of 6. Access to Gateway Arch National Park is available, offering a chance to see a famous landmark on a short excursion.
Riverview, MO
38m28.6 mi one way
This 28.6-mile drive takes about 0.6 hours and has a drive score of 6. It's primarily a highway route, and you'll have proximity to Gateway Arch National Park for potential sightseeing.
Full-day getaway
7 total in this range
Cape Girardeau, MO
2h 37m136.6 mi one way
For a longer day trip, this 136.6-mile route takes around 2.6 hours. It favors surface roads over highways and boasts a high drive score of 9. You'll have access to both Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park and Gateway Arch National Park.
Mountain Grove, MO
3h 46m180.1 mi one way
This 180.1-mile trip is a longer haul at 3.8 hours, featuring a mix of highway and surface roads with a strong drive score of 9. It's a significant drive, and Gateway Arch National Park is accessible along the way.
California, MO
2h 27m126.2 mi one way
This 126.2-mile drive takes approximately 2.5 hours, primarily on highways with a drive score of 8. Gateway Arch National Park is a park accessible from this route.
Camdenton, MO
3h 7m162.1 mi one way
Covering 162.1 miles and taking about 3.1 hours, this drive is mostly highway with a drive score of 8. The terrain is gently rolling, and Gateway Arch National Park is nearby.
Bloomfield, MO
3h 30m175.8 mi one way
Weekend trip
10 total in this range
Ava, MO
4h 26m212.7 mi one way
This 212.7-mile journey will take around 4.4 hours, predominantly on highways, earning a drive score of 9. Gateway Arch National Park is accessible on this route.
Carl Junction, MO
5h 35m291.9 mi one way
This is the longest drive at 291.9 miles, requiring about 5.6 hours. It's mostly highway with a drive score of 8 and offers access to George Washington Carver National Monument, Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, and Gateway Arch National Park.
Caruthersville, MO
4h 3m216.6 mi one way
Belton, MO
4h 24m231.3 mi one way
Anderson, MO
5h 50m307.8 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Cape Girardeau, MO
2h 37m136.6 mi one way
Ava, MO
4h 26m212.7 mi one way
Mountain Grove, MO
3h 46m180.1 mi one way
Carl Junction, MO
5h 35m291.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With parks like Gateway Arch National Park accessible, spring offers mild temperatures for exploring these natural and historical sites.
Summer
Summer drives provide ample opportunity to visit parks like Gateway Arch National Park, though be prepared for warmer weather on longer excursions.
Fall
The varied terrain and park access from routes like the one to Cape Girardeau could be particularly appealing during the fall colors.
Winter
Shorter, mostly highway drives to nearby towns are practical in winter, with Gateway Arch National Park remaining a year-round possibility.
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