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

The driving distance from Marceline, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 174.6 miles (281 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
174.6 mi
02h 48m
Flight
139.27 mi
224.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.27 mi
Kilometers
224.13 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.6 mi
Kilometers
280.99 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Tue, May 5, 5:51 AM CDT
Return by in Marceline
Tue, May 5, 8:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marceline
2026-05-05T03:03
Arrive Saint Peters
Tue, May 5, 5:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marceline
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
Hannibal
MO

City in Missouri, USA

From Marceline
88.4 mi
01h 24m
To Saint Peters
86.2 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Missouri Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Missouri Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Macon

    1258 ft · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway

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

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road

    1167 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  7. 7

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

    85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422

  8. 8

    Continue on Paris Gravel Road

    2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    37 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

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

  11. 11

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

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    889 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    63 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    61 m · 6 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marceline 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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
78.6 mi · 45%
Avenue of the Saints
73.7 mi · 42%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.9 mi · 6%
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.85 mi · 3%
South Missouri Avenue
3.54 mi · 2%
Veterans Road
2.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

78.6 mi · 01h 31m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
139.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hannibal
01h 24m from Marceline
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Marceline and 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 Marceline to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 174.6 miles (281 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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 88.4 miles from Marceline and 86.2 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Marceline and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Hannibal

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

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

RAIL

Quincy

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

Fort Madison station

102 mi away
1601 20th Street
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Macomb

102 mi away
120 East Calhoun Street
RAIL

La Plata

103 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marceline and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 139.27 mi (224.13 km).

Marceline

#1 Marceline

City in Missouri, United States

Population2,063
Coordinates39.7119700, -92.9482500
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: South Missouri Avenue (-92.94827, 39.71198)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.16 gal
23.32 L · about $23.23
Round trip
$46.46
12.32 gal · 46.64 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.5 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.23 $46.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.20 $52.40
Premium $4.65 $28.67 $57.34
Diesel $5.30 $32.67 $65.35

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 Marceline and Saint Peters. The current time is 03:03:30.

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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.