Origin
Lakeshire, MO
Night in Lakeshire on Saturday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeshire, 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
41m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeshire, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Saint Peters, MO
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Trip Overview
Lakeshire to Saint Peters is 31.9 miles and takes about 41 minutes via I 270 and I 70, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive keeps you within the Midwest region, specifically within Missouri. It's a straightforward highway-focused trip, ideal for a quick hop between these two locations. You'll spend most of your time on interstates, making it an efficient way to cover the distance without much fuss. Consider this a simple transit rather than a destination-focused journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 16.6 mi | 20m |
| I 70 | 10.5 mi | 13m |
| Tesson Ferry Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Elise Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 16.6 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeshire, MO and Saint Peters, MO.
1
Start on Elise Drive
49 ft
·
5 sec
·
Elise Drive
2
Turn right onto MO 21
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Tesson Ferry Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 270 North
4
Merge onto I 270
17 mi
·
20 min
·
I 270
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 20A
Toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Use the slight left lane.
7
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
this road
Exit 20B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
8
Merge onto I 70
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
I 70
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO 21 / Tesson Ferry Road
Turn right onto MO 21 / Tesson Ferry Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 270
Merge onto I 270
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
19.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport
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 20A
Toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Lo...
7
20.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
5
21.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.99 one way
$9.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Night in Saint Peters on Saturday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
41m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 85% of the drive on interstates. You'll experience a 16.6-mile stretch primarily on I 270 without needing to exit, offering a consistent pace. The majority of the journey will involve cruising on I 270 and I 70, characterized by multiple lanes and typical interstate traffic. While Tesson Ferry Road offers a brief transition, the overall feel is one of efficient, high-speed travel. Expect a predictable driving experience focused on covering ground.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on I 270.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 270 and I 70. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO 21 / Tesson Ferry Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.9 miles you will encounter 6 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: near the start (MO 21 / Tesson Ferry Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 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.
Between Lakeshire, MO and Saint Peters, MO, road signs point toward Saint Louis and Saint Louis Lambert International Airport.
Saint Louis
19.6 mi in
|
~26m
Saint Louis Lambert International Airport
19.6 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on I 270. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (MO 21 / Tesson Ferry Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 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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