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

The driving distance from Lilbourn, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 185.9 miles (299.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.89 mi
02h 49m
Flight
162.26 mi
261.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.26 mi
Kilometers
261.14 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.89 mi
Kilometers
299.16 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Sat, Oct 17, 5:59 PM CDT
Return by in Lilbourn
Sat, Oct 17, 8:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lilbourn
2026-10-17T15:09
Arrive Saint Peters
Sat, Oct 17, 5:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lilbourn
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Perryville
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Lilbourn
93.5 mi
01h 24m
To Saint Peters
92.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NNE
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1178 ft · 32 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Coleman Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Coleman Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 55 North: Sikeston

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    48.4 mi · 52 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    645 ft · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lilbourn 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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
150 mi · 81%
I 270 West
19.2 mi · 10%
I 70 West
11.3 mi · 6%
Coleman Drive
1.81 mi · 1%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 1%
I 70
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left

102 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
162.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perryville
01h 24m from Lilbourn
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lilbourn and Sunny near Saint Peters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.9 miles (299.2 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Perryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Lilbourn and 92.4 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.02 one way or $52.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lilbourn and Sunny near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Perryville

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

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

RAIL

Carbondale station

57 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

63 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Marion, IL

80 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Vienna, IL

92 mi away
504 West Vine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lilbourn and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 162.26 mi (261.14 km).

Lilbourn

#1 Lilbourn

City in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States

Population1,025
Coordinates36.5922800, -89.6153600
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street (-89.615046, 36.592281)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.83 L · about $26.02
Round trip
$52.05
13.12 gal · 49.66 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.97 $26.02 $52.05
Mid-grade $4.33 $28.39 $56.78
Premium $4.69 $30.78 $61.56
Diesel $6.00 $39.33 $78.65

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 · Oct 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lilbourn and Saint Peters. The current time is 15:09:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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