New River Gorge to Saint Peters, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

518.8 miles 835 km · straight line
622.6 miles estimated 1002 km · driving distance
12h 32min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is New River Gorge from Saint Peters, Missouri?

The distance from New River Gorge to Saint Peters, Missouri is 518.8 miles (835 km) as the crow flies. Saint Peters, Missouri is located W of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 622.6 miles, taking about 12h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia and Saint Peters, Missouri in Missouri.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for New River Gorge and Saint Peters, Missouri. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from New River Gorge to Saint Peters, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 32min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 2min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 18min $75–$218* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New River Gorge & Saint Peters, Missouri

Quick Facts

New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
Saint Peters, Missouri
38.80°N, 90.63°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 173 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients