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

The driving distance from Chillicothe, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.9 miles (275 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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
205.43 mi
03h 21m
Flight
170.87 mi
274.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.87 mi
Kilometers
274.99 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.43 mi
Kilometers
330.6 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Tue, May 5, 2:38 AM CDT
Return by in Chillicothe
Tue, May 5, 5:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chillicothe
2026-05-04T23:17
Arrive Saint Peters
Tue, May 5, 2:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chillicothe
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
Monroe City
MO

City in Monroe County, Missouri, United States

From Chillicothe
103.8 mi
01h 40m
To Saint Peters
101.7 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Locust Street

    16 m · 4 sec · Locust Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Calhoun Street

    98 m · 18 sec · West Calhoun Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Brookfield

    975 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    111.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road

    1167 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422

    85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422

  10. 10

    Continue on Paris Gravel Road

    2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    37 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    889 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    63 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    61 m · 6 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
111 mi · 54%
Avenue of the Saints
73.7 mi · 36%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.9 mi · 5%
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.85 mi · 3%
Veterans Road
2.33 mi · 1%
North Washington Street
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

111 mi · 02h 09m

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
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
170.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe City
01h 40m from Chillicothe
Leave By
10:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chillicothe and Mostly Sunny near Saint Peters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Monroe City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.8 miles from Chillicothe and 101.7 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 170.9 miles (275 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 10:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monroe City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monroe City, 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 Monroe City.

RAIL

Quincy

46 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane
RAIL

La Plata

77 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Hermann

108 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Fort Madison station

113 mi away
1601 20th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chillicothe and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 170.87 mi (274.99 km).

Chillicothe

#1 Chillicothe

City in Missouri

Population8,915
Coordinates39.7952900, -93.5524400
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Locust Street (-93.552531, 39.79529)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.25 gal
27.44 L · about $27.34
Round trip
$54.68
14.5 gal · 54.88 L
Estimated CO2
64.4 kg one way
Round trip: 128.9 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.34 $54.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.83 $61.67
Premium $4.65 $33.74 $67.48
Diesel $5.30 $38.45 $76.91

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Chillicothe and Saint Peters. The current time is 23:17:50.

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.