Origin
Saint Peters, MO
Morning in Saint Peters on Sunday
Local time
9:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Peters, MO to Woodson Terrace, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Peters, MO
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Woodson Terrace, MO
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Trip Overview
Saint Peters, MO to Woodson Terrace, MO is 19.4 miles and takes about 26 minutes via I 70, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and the state of Missouri. Given its brief duration and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick commute or a simple connection between two points. You won't need to pack much for this one, but it's good to know the fuel cost is minimal.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 17.2 mi | 21m |
| Woodson Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Natural Bridge Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| MO 79 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pear Tree Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 17.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters, MO and Woodson Terrace, MO.
1
Start on I 70
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70
2
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 220
Toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Keep slight left at fork
384 ft
·
14 sec
Toward MO 79
4
Turn left onto MO 79
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
MO 79
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 70 East
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 70
16 mi
·
20 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 236
Toward Saint Louis Airport
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto Pear Tree Lane
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pear Tree Lane
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on Natural Bridge Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Natural Bridge Road
10
Turn right onto MO EE
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodson Road
11
Arrive at destination
MO EE
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 17.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 220
Toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MO 79
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MO 79
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 70 East
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Saint Louis Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 236
Toward Saint Louis Airport
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Woodson Terrace, MO
Morning in Woodson Terrace on Sunday
Local time
9:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
26 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
26m 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 drive is 89% highway, featuring a longest stretch of 17.2 miles on I 70. You'll experience mostly highway cruising until you transition to surface roads like Woodson Road and Natural Bridge Road closer to your destination. Expect frequent exits and potential merging traffic as you approach the St. Louis area.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Woodson Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
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 19.4 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 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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 Saint Peters, MO and Woodson Terrace, MO, road signs point toward Louisiana and Saint Louis Airport.
Louisiana
1.2 mi in
|
~1m
Saint Louis Airport
17.8 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.2 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.5 miles: 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 Woodson Terrace, 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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