How far is Anderson, MO from Saint Peters, MO?

The driving distance from Anderson, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 318.9 miles (513.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
318.92 mi
04h 51m
Flight
256.04 mi
412.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.04 mi
Kilometers
412.05 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.92 mi
Kilometers
513.26 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Wed, May 13, 11:02 PM CDT
Return by in Anderson
Thu, May 14, 3:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson
2026-05-13T18:11
Arrive Saint Peters
Wed, May 13, 11:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lebanon
MO

City in Laclede County, Missouri, United States

From Anderson
152.2 mi
02h 25m
To Saint Peters
166.7 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson and Saint Peters.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson and Saint Peters.

  1. 1

    Start on East Street

    31 m · 5 sec · East Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    142 m · 23 sec · East Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South State Highway 59

    2841 ft · 53 sec · South State Highway 59

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Joplin

    1437 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on James B. Tatum Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · James B. Tatum Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway

    6 mi · 6 min · Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    9 mi · 10 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City

    3060 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

    240.9 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit

    970 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 94: Defiance, Saint Charles

    1013 ft · 16 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 94 East: Saint Charles

    95 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Pitman Hill Road

    1056 ft · 22 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  31. 31

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson and Saint Peters.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
20
5 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
241 mi · 76%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 4%
Purple Heart Trail
8.95 mi · 3%
Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway
5.97 mi · 2%
James B. Tatum Highway
5.84 mi · 2%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

241 mi · 04h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.8 mi
256.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
02h 25m from Anderson
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Anderson and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Peters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anderson to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 318.9 miles (513.3 km) and usually takes 04h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.2 miles from Anderson and 166.7 miles from Saint Peters.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.42 one way or $84.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anderson and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lebanon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebanon.

RAIL

Jefferson City

109 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 256.04 mi (412.05 km).

Anderson

#1 Anderson

City in Missouri, USA

Population1,915
Coordinates36.6506300, -94.4435500
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: East Street (-94.443583, 36.650633)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 513 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.25 gal
42.6 L · about $42.42
Round trip
$84.85
22.5 gal · 85.2 L
Estimated CO2
100 kg one way
Round trip: 200 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.42 $84.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.85 $95.69
Premium $4.65 $52.36 $104.72
Diesel $5.30 $59.67 $119.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson and Saint Peters. The current time is 18:11:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.