How far is Mound City, MO from Saint Peters, MO?

The driving distance from Mound City, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 313.1 miles (503.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.2 miles (422 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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
313.08 mi
04h 44m
Flight
262.24 mi
422.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.24 mi
Kilometers
422.04 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.08 mi
Kilometers
503.86 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Thu, Apr 16, 4:09 AM CDT
Return by in Mound City
Thu, Apr 16, 8:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mound City
2026-04-15T23:24
Arrive Saint Peters
Thu, Apr 16, 4:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 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
7:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mound City
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
Sweet Springs
MO

City in Saline County, Missouri, United States

From Mound City
156.3 mi
02h 22m
To Saint Peters
156.8 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mound City and Saint Peters.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Street

    1294 ft · 49 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1383 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 29 South: Saint Joseph

    891 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    67.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 435 East: Saint Louis

    28 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70, US 24 West, US 40: Saint Louis, Kansas City, Sports Complex

    1500 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis

    143 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway

    2213 ft · 29 sec · George Brett Super Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    889 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    63 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    61 m · 6 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  25. 25

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mound City 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
27 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
147 mi · 47%
I 29 South
69.6 mi · 22%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 17%
I 435 East
28 mi · 9%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 2%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

92.8 mi · 01h 50m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.9 mi
262.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sweet Springs
02h 22m from Mound City
Leave By
7:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mound City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then 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 Mound City to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 313.1 miles (503.9 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Sweet Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.3 miles from Mound City and 156.8 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 262.2 miles (422 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 7:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.67 one way or $83.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mound City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Sweet Springs

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

32 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Warrensburg

36 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

83 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

89 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mound City and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 262.24 mi (422.04 km).

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#1 Mound City

City in Missouri

Population1,039
Coordinates40.1311100, -95.2316400
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: (-95.231339, 40.13123)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 504 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.05 gal
41.82 L · about $41.67
Round trip
$83.34
22.1 gal · 83.64 L
Estimated CO2
98.2 kg one way
Round trip: 196.4 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.67 $83.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.00 $93.99
Premium $4.65 $51.43 $102.85
Diesel $5.30 $58.61 $117.22

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Mound City and Saint Peters. The current time is 23:24:47.

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.