Origin
Maryland Heights, MO
Late night in Maryland Heights on Sunday
Local time
3:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maryland Heights, 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
19m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maryland Heights, MO
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Saint Peters, MO
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Trip Overview
Maryland Heights to Saint Peters is 14.5 miles and takes about 19 minutes via I-70 and I-270, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Missouri, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a straightforward highway-focused trip, perfect for a quick hop between these suburban St. Louis communities. You'll find the route efficient, with minimal time spent on the road, making it ideal if you're looking to get from point A to point B quickly and without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 10.5 mi | 13m |
| I 270 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Dorsett Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Schuetz Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fee Fee Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 10.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryland Heights, MO and Saint Peters, MO.
1
Start on Fee Fee Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Fee Fee Road
2
Turn right onto Schuetz Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Schuetz Road
3
Turn left onto Dorsett Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dorsett Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 270 North
5
Merge onto I 270
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 270
6
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.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Use the slight left lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
this road
Exit 20B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
9
Merge onto I 70
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
I 70
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Schuetz Road
Turn right onto Schuetz Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Dorsett Road
Turn left onto Dorsett Road
Navigation decision point
8
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m 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
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m 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
4 mi into trip
|
~6m 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
$2.27 one way
$4.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
3:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 mph
1% chance
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the 14.5 miles on interstates. You'll spend the majority of your time on I-70 and I-270, experiencing a consistent flow typical of major highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.5 miles, keeping you on the faster-paced roads for a significant portion of the journey. While the profile is primarily highway, you will transition onto Dorsett Road for a portion, offering a slight change in scenery before returning to interstate speeds.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 270. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Schuetz Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 14.5 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.1 miles (Schuetz Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Dorsett Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 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 Maryland Heights, MO and Saint Peters, MO, road signs point toward Saint Louis and Saint Louis Lambert International Airport.
Saint Louis
2.2 mi in
|
~3m
Saint Louis Lambert International Airport
2.2 mi in
|
~3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on I 70. 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 0.1 miles (Schuetz Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Dorsett Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 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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