Origin
Woodson Terrace, MO
Morning in Woodson Terrace on Sunday
Local time
9:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodson Terrace, 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
21m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodson Terrace, MO
Magda Ehlers
Saint Peters, MO
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Trip Overview
Woodson Terrace, MO to Saint Peters, MO is 16.4 miles and takes about 21 minutes via I 70, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Missouri. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on the interstate, making it a convenient option for a short hop. You'll find the fuel cost to be minimal, which is a plus for such a brief distance. Consider this route for a simple, no-fuss transfer between these two Missouri locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 14.8 mi | 18m |
| Woodson Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Natural Bridge Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Airflight Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 14.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodson Terrace, MO and Saint Peters, MO.
1
Start on MO EE
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodson Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Natural Bridge Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Natural Bridge Road
3
Turn right onto Airflight Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Airflight Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 70 West: Saint Charles
5
Merge onto I 70
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Arrive at destination
I 70
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 1.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Natural Bridge Road
At end of road, turn left onto Natural Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 West: Saint Charles
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 West: Saint Charles
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m 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
$2.56 one way
$5.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Morning in Saint Peters on Sunday
Local time
9:46 AM
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
26 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
21m 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 predominantly highway, with 90% of the route taking place on interstates. You'll experience a long stretch of 14.8 miles on I 70 without significant breaks. The remaining portion will transition to surface streets like Woodson Road and Natural Bridge Road, offering a change of pace with potentially more local traffic and varied exit patterns as you approach your destination.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Woodson Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Natural Bridge Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Woodson Terrace, MO to Saint Peters, MO is easy. At 21m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Natural Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 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 0.7 miles (Natural Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 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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