How far is Mount Pleasant, MO from Saint Elizabeth, MO?

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, MO to Saint Elizabeth, MO is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.32 mi
00h 39m
Flight
15.88 mi
25.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.88 mi
Kilometers
25.55 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.32 mi
Kilometers
47.18 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Elizabeth
Wed, Jun 3, 9:38 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Wed, Jun 3, 10:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-06-03T08:58
Arrive Saint Elizabeth
Wed, Jun 3, 9:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tuscumbia
MO

Village in the United States

From Mount Pleasant
15.7 mi
00h 19m
To Saint Elizabeth
13.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Saint Elizabeth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Saint Elizabeth.

  1. 1

    Start on Doyle Road

    82 m · 18 sec · Doyle Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    118 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 54-66

    52 m · 13 sec · County Road 54-66

  5. 5

    Turn left

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54 Business, MO 52: Tuscumbia, Eldon

    855 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    12.9 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and Saint Elizabeth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 54 Business
0.16 mi · 1%
Doyle Road
0.05 mi
County Road 54-66
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

12.9 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuscumbia
00h 19m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant and Sunny near Saint Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Saint Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tuscumbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Mount Pleasant and 13.7 miles from Saint Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Pleasant and Sunny near Saint Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Tuscumbia

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

46 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Hermann

104 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Saint Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 15.88 mi (25.55 km).

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#1 Mount Pleasant

Unincorporated community in Missouri

Population4,830
Coordinates38.3680900, -92.5235200
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Elizabeth

Human settlement in Miller County, Missouri, United States of America

Population346
Coordinates38.2558700, -92.2679500
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Doyle Road (-92.523517, 38.368128)
End: Walnut Street (-92.268173, 38.255798)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.92 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
2.08 gal · 7.84 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.42 $8.85
Premium $4.65 $4.84 $9.68
Diesel $5.30 $5.52 $11.03

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pleasant and Saint Elizabeth. The current time is 08:58:39.

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.