Origin
Bowling Green, MO
Late night in Bowling Green on Tuesday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bowling Green, MO to Saint Peters, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
58.4 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bowling Green, MO
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Saint Peters, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick getaway between Bowling Green and Saint Peters, Missouri, you are looking at a straightforward 58.2-mile journey. Expect to spend about 57 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, as the distance is easily manageable in under an hour. Budget approximately $9 for fuel to complete the transit between these two Midwestern towns. Navigating this path involves transitioning through local streets and sections of the Avenue of the Saints. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 44.7 mi | 53m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| US 61 Business | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Court Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 70 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mid Rivers Mall Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 44.7 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green, MO and Saint Peters, MO.
1
Start on West Main Street
44 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Court Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Court Street
3
Enter roundabout onto US 61 Business; MO 161
254 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 61 Business; MO 161
4
Continue on US 61 Business; MO 161
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 61 Business; MO 161
5
Enter roundabout onto US 61 Business; MO 161
305 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 61 Business; MO 161
6
Continue on US 61 Business; MO 161
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 61 Business; MO 161
7
Take the ramp onto US 61 Business
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 61 Business
8
Merge onto US 61
45 mi
·
53 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Merge onto I 70
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 222A
Toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
205 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Use the slight left lane.
13
Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive
198 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 70 West: Wentzville
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto I 70
479 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 70
16
Arrive at destination
I 70
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 58.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 61 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge onto US 61 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
46.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
7
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 222A
Toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive
8
58 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive
6
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 West: Wentzville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 70 West: Wentzville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.13 one way
$18.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.89 | $25.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.18 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 Peters, MO
Late night in Saint Peters on Tuesday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
68°F
Troy, MO
29 mi in
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
6 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
1h 11m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route utilizes 0% highway travel, you will spend the entire time navigating through local roads like South Court Street. The character of the path is defined by its winding, hands-on nature, requiring your full attention as you transition between various local arteries. Because there is no long-haul highway stretch, you can expect a constantly changing environment that demands active steering. Keep your focus sharp, as the technical nature of these local roads sets this drive apart from a standard freeway commute.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.7 mi on Avenue of the Saints.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near US 61 / Avenue of the Saints.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
873 ft
479 ft
Total Climb
141 ft
Total Descent
492 ft
Highest Point
873 ft
~4.9 mi in
Elevation Range
394 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Bowling Green, MO
Full guide →Bowling Green is a small town in Missouri a few hours Northwest of St. Louis, not far from the banks of the mighty Mississippi River.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 58.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.7 miles on Avenue of the Saints. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Saint Peters, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Peters, MO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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