Origin
Cuba, MO
Late night in Cuba on Sunday
Local time
2:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cuba, MO to Saint Peters, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
79.9 mi
129 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cuba, MO
Eduardo Valdes
Saint Peters, MO
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 80-mile drive from Cuba, Missouri, to Saint Peters, Missouri, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in just under two hours. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-44, making it a highway-focused experience suitable for those who prefer covering ground efficiently. Given its short distance and straightforward nature, this trip is ideal for a single day of travel within the Midwest region, requiring no overnight stops. It offers a practical way to move between these two Missouri towns without significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.9 miles from Cuba, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 44.6 mi | 47m |
| Manchester Road | 13.4 mi | 18m |
| MO 109 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Mid Rivers Mall Drive | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| MO 94 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| South Eatherton Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Olive Street Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 44.6 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuba, MO and Saint Peters, MO.
1
Start on MO 19
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Franklin Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
3
Merge onto I 44
45 mi
·
47 min
·
I 44
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 253
Toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn left onto MO 100
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Manchester Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward MO 109
7
Enter roundabout onto MO 109
224 ft
·
4 sec
·
MO 109
8
Continue on MO 109
515 ft
·
10 sec
·
MO 109
9
Enter roundabout onto MO 109
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
MO 109
10
Continue on MO 109
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
MO 109
11
Enter roundabout onto MO 109
94 ft
·
2 sec
·
MO 109
12
Continue on MO 109
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
MO 109
13
Enter roundabout onto South Eatherton Road
94 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Eatherton Road
14
Continue on South Eatherton Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Eatherton Road
15
Continue on Olive Street Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Olive Street Road
16
Take the ramp onto Chesterfield Airport Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chesterfield Airport Road
17
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 10
Toward MO 94: Defiance, Saint Charles
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
313 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MO 94 East: Saint Charles
Use the right lane.
20
Merge onto MO 94
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
MO 94
Use the right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Pitman Hill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 70 West: Wentzville
Use the slight left lane.
24
Merge onto I 70
479 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 70
25
Arrive at destination
I 70
Trip Plan
With a total duration of 1 hour and 44 minutes, this trip is best undertaken as a single-day excursion, offering plenty of flexibility. Aiming for a morning departure will allow you to arrive with ample time for your afternoon activities. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan for a brief fuel or rest break around the halfway point, perhaps as you transition off the longest I-44 stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $12, and it’s always wise to top off before embarking on any drive, especially one with a significant highway component like this.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.9 miles from Cuba, MO, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.6 miles.
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 18 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.9 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Peters, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Cuba, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cuba, MO
This is one driving day of about 79.9 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Cuba, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 44.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.9 miles from Cuba, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 185 decision points cluster between mile 45.5 and 74.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
45.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 253
Toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit
5
45.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
MO 100 / Manchester Road
Turn left onto MO 100 / Manchester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
70.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward MO 94: Defiance, Saint Charles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward MO 94: Defiance, Saint Charles
8
71.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 94 East: Saint Charles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MO 94 East: Saint Charles
8
74.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Pitman Hill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Pitman Hill Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.49 one way
$24.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.72 | $27.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.38 | $30.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.84 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32 | 0 | $11.19 | $5.11 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 Sunday
Local time
2:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Wildwood, MO
40 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
18 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 44m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gateway Arch National Park
National Park
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...
25 mi from route
~61 min detour
$19
near mile 60.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that is 66% highway, dominated by I-44 for significant portions. You'll experience a longest stretch of 44.6 miles on I-44, offering a consistent pace. While largely interstate, the route incorporates sections of Manchester Road and MO 109, introducing some local road elements as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll have periods of straightforward highway driving punctuated by more localized travel, changing the feel of the road as you progress through Missouri.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.6 mi on I 44.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Manchester Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 45.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.9 miles you will encounter 18 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 45.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.7 miles (MO 100 / Manchester Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 70.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cuba, MO to Saint Peters, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Charles along the way.
Saint Charles
70.9 mi in
|
~1h 28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 79.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.6 miles on I 44. 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 45.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.7 miles (MO 100 / Manchester Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 70.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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