How far is Kirksville, MO from Saint Peters, MO?
The driving distance from Kirksville, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 178.3 miles (287 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirksville and Saint Peters.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirksville and Saint Peters.
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Start on North Franklin Street
898 ft · 42 sec · North Franklin Street
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Turn right onto East Illinois Street
3125 ft · 1 min · East Illinois Street
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Turn right onto North Baltimore Street
4 mi · 6 min · North Baltimore Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 63 South: Macon
766 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit left toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Hannibal
929 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
52.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road
1167 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422
85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422
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Continue on Paris Gravel Road
2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Take the ramp right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
73.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
2705 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive
889 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive
63 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive
61 m · 6 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville
1419 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
146 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirksville and Saint Peters.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
73.7 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Kirksville and Mostly Clear near Saint Peters.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirksville to Saint Peters?
The road trip is about 178.3 miles (287 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hannibal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Kirksville and 87.8 miles from Saint Peters.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142 miles (228.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.72 one way or $47.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kirksville and Mostly Clear near Saint Peters.
Stop Ideas Near Hannibal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hannibal.
Quincy
Fort Madison station
Macomb
La Plata
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirksville and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 142 mi (228.53 km).
#1 Kirksville
City in Adair County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 17,653 |
| Coordinates | 40.1947500, -92.5832500 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Peters
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 58,043 |
| Coordinates | 38.8003300, -90.6265100 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.72 | $47.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.75 | $53.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.27 | $58.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.36 | $66.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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