How far is Olney, IL from Salisbury, MO?

The driving distance from Olney, IL to Salisbury, MO is about 300.4 miles (483.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.4 miles (414.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
300.38 mi
06h 06m
Flight
257.43 mi
414.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.43 mi
Kilometers
414.29 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.38 mi
Kilometers
483.41 km
Drive Time
06h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salisbury
Wed, Jun 10, 8:05 AM CDT
Return by in Olney
Wed, Jun 10, 2:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olney
2026-06-10T01:58
Arrive Salisbury
Wed, Jun 10, 8:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olney
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Saint Peters
MO

The most populous city in St.

From Olney
149.9 mi
03h 03m
To Salisbury
150.4 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
91°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Olney and Salisbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olney and Salisbury.

  1. 1

    Start on South Walnut Street

    47 m · 8 sec · South Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    68 m · 12 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Kitchell Street

    72 m · 16 sec · South Kitchell Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2340 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South West Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South West Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mine Street

    135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street

  8. 8

    Continue on N Mine St

    1107 ft · 16 sec · N Mine St

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Missouri Avenue

    14.1 mi · 16 min · West Missouri Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 12th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    23.8 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Madison Street

    2938 ft · 38 sec · South Madison Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2043 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West

    15.7 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, IL 3 North: Kansas City

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    122.9 mi · 2 hr 29 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly

    1058 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto US 63 North: Moberly

    53 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    35.6 mi · 38 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Moberly

    1076 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    35 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    21 mi · 31 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Weber Avenue

    2216 ft · 47 sec · North Weber Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    859 ft · 24 sec · East 2nd Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Olney and Salisbury.

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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
124 mi · 41%
US 63 North
36.3 mi · 12%
I 64 West
15.7 mi · 5%
West Missouri Avenue
14.1 mi · 5%
South Madison Street
4.34 mi · 1%
South West Street
1.1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight right

123 mi · 02h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
257.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Peters
03h 03m from Olney
Leave By
11:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Olney and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salisbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olney to Salisbury?

The road trip is about 300.4 miles (483.4 km) and usually takes 06h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Peters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.9 miles from Olney and 150.4 miles from Salisbury.

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

The direct path is about 257.4 miles (414.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.97 one way or $79.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Olney and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salisbury.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Peters

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saint Peters and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 3.2 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company
Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB
Nearby stop 10.3 mi away

Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB

Chesterfield , MO
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Peters.

RAIL

Kirkwood

31 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

41 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

43 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

44 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 257.43 mi (414.29 km).

Olney

#1 Olney

City in Richland County, Illinois, United States of America

Population8,667
Coordinates38.7308800, -88.0853200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Salisbury

#2 Salisbury

City in Chariton County, Missouri, USA

Population1,510
Coordinates39.4239200, -92.8015800
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Olney (-88.08532, 38.73088)
End: Salisbury (-92.80158, 39.42392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.6 gal
40.12 L · about $39.97
Round trip
$79.95
21.2 gal · 80.24 L
Estimated CO2
94.2 kg one way
Round trip: 188.4 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.97 $79.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.08 $90.16
Premium $4.65 $49.33 $98.66
Diesel $5.30 $56.22 $112.44

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 Illinois · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Olney and Salisbury. The current time is 01:58:53.

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.