Rapid City to Saint Peters, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

746.7 miles 1201.7 km · straight line
896 miles estimated 1442 km · driving distance
18h 2min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
115° ESE bearing direction

How far is Rapid City from Saint Peters, Missouri?

The distance from Rapid City to Saint Peters, Missouri is 746.7 miles (1201.7 km) as the crow flies. Saint Peters, Missouri is located ESE of Rapid City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 896 miles, taking about 18h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Rapid City in South Dakota 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Rapid City 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 Rapid City to Saint Peters, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 2min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 38min $72–$134* Budget
Train ~23h 27min $108–$314* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rapid City & Saint Peters, Missouri

Quick Facts

Rapid City
44.08°N, 103.23°W
America/Chicago
966m 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 249 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients