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Trip from Saint Peters, MO to Lathrop, MO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 40m

Distance

233.9 mi

376 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 27m ★
6 AM
4h 40m
8 AM
5h 7m
10 AM
4h 50m
12 PM
4h 47m
3 PM
4h 51m
5 PM
5h 6m
8 PM
4h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Saint Peters, MO

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Downtown Lathrop, MO, MO

Lathrop, MO

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Trip Overview

This 233.9-mile journey from Saint Peters, MO to Lathrop, MO is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 40 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $36, it's an economical option for traversing the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by its 'turn-heavy' profile and 0% highway share, suggesting a more engaging driving experience than a typical interstate trip. You'll be navigating MO 13 and West Elm Street, among other local thoroughfares. Given the duration and road type, it's well-suited as a day trip, allowing for flexibility and an unhurried pace.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

116.9 miles from Saint Peters, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 172.2 mi 3h 15m
MO 13 45.1 mi 1h 1m
West Elm Street 10.5 mi 13m
MO 116 5.2 mi 7m
Center Street 0.6 mi 1m
Oak Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 172.2 mi, about 3h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters, MO and Lathrop, MO.

1

Start on I 70

172 mi · 3 hr 15 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
2

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 49 Toward MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg
3

Turn right onto MO 13

45 mi · 1 hr 1 min · MO 13
4

Turn left onto MO 116

11 mi · 13 min · West Elm Street
5

Enter roundabout onto MO 116

119 ft · 1 sec · MO 116
6

Continue on MO 116

5.2 mi · 7 min · MO 116
7

Turn left onto MO 33

0.6 mi · 1 min · Center Street
8

Turn right onto Oak Street

274 ft · 12 sec · Oak Street
9

Arrive at destination

Oak Street

Trip Plan

With a total duration of 4 hours and 40 minutes and a fuel cost of around $36, this 233.9-mile drive is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip. You can afford to leave a little later in the morning to avoid rush hour traffic in the Saint Peters area. Plan for one stop to break up the journey and refuel or grab a bite, given the 'turn-heavy' nature of the route which might feel more demanding than highway driving. Keep an eye on local road conditions, especially if traveling during inclement weather, as MO 13 and other local roads can be more susceptible to slower travel. The flexibility of this route allows you to adjust your pace as needed.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 116.9 miles from Saint Peters, MO, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 172.2 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 51 miles or 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 116.9 miles or 2h 13m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lathrop, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Saint Peters, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Saint Peters, MO

This is one driving day of about 233.9 miles and 4h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Saint Peters, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 172.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown New Franklin, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Franklin, MO

117 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

Wright City, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbia, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 116.9 miles from Saint Peters, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 172.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Mario's Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

O'Fallon, Missouri

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+16363392346

Visit website

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 3–8 pm

+15732346277

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.1 mi from route

Warrenton, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16364562001

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Boonville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

St Peters, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Pilot EV Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Boonville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16608829120

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Wentzville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 233.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 70

Depart onto I 70

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
172.2 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in

Take the exit toward MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 49 Toward MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg
3
172.4 mi into trip | ~3h 16m in | MO 13

Turn right onto MO 13

Navigation decision point

5
228 mi into trip | ~4h 31m in | MO 116

Enter roundabout onto MO 116

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
233.8 mi into trip | ~4h 40m in | Oak Street

Turn right onto Oak Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.57 one way

$73.14 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $40.15 $80.30
premium $4.89 $45.01 $90.02
diesel $5.61 $51.64 $103.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 81.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70.2 0 $24.56 $11.23
Efficient EV 58.5 0 $20.47 $9.36
EV Truck/SUV 93.6 1 $32.75 $14.97

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Saint Peters, MO

Late night in Saint Peters on Tuesday

Local time

5:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lathrop, MO

Late night in Lathrop on Tuesday

Local time

5:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

New Franklin, MO

117 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

7 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

4h 40m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 233.9-mile route, as it features a 0% highway share. This means you won't encounter long stretches of high-speed interstate driving; instead, anticipate navigating through towns and along county roads, including MO 13 and West Elm Street. The absence of a 'longest stretch' metric suggests a continuous series of turns and changes in scenery rather than prolonged, uninterrupted segments. The character of the drive will likely involve frequent adjustments to speed and direction, making it a more hands-on experience behind the wheel.

95% 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: 172.2 mi on I 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and MO 13. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 70.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 40m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 172.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 172.4 miles (MO 13): Navigation decision point.

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 Saint Peters, MO to Lathrop, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Warrensburg along the way.

Warrensburg

172.2 mi in | ~3h 15m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 40m. Total distance: 233.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 172.2 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 172.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 172.4 miles (MO 13): Navigation decision point.

Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Lathrop, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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