How far is Pittsburg, IL from Saint Elmo, IL?
The driving distance from Pittsburg, IL to Saint Elmo, IL is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Fayette County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburg and Saint Elmo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburg and Saint Elmo.
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Start on County Road 10
41 m · 7 sec · County Road 10
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Turn right onto Pittsburg Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Pittsburg Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Pittsburg Road
90 m · 13 sec · Pittsburg Road
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Turn right onto County Road 1025 North
2741 ft · 2 min · County Road 1025 North
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Continue on County Road 225 East
2.1 mi · 8 min · County Road 225 East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto IL Route 140
5.7 mi · 10 min · IL Route 140
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Continue on W St Louis Ave
1.6 km · 2 min · W St Louis Ave
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
1196 ft · 26 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn right onto West Gallatin Street
1605 ft · 39 sec · West Gallatin Street
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Turn left onto North Kennedy Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1 min · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Take the exit right toward I-70 East: Effingham
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate 70
12.7 mi · 14 min · Interstate 70
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Take the exit slight right toward St Elmo
1673 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Interstate Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · Interstate Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Cumberland Road
2671 ft · 56 sec · East Cumberland Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1254 ft · 57 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
44 m · 6 sec · East 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburg and Saint Elmo.
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.
Interstate 70
Merge slight left onto Interstate 70
12.7 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pittsburg and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Elmo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburg to Saint Elmo?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Vandalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Pittsburg and 13.7 miles from Saint Elmo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pittsburg and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Elmo.
Stop Ideas Near Vandalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vandalia.
Centralia station
Effingham
Mt. Vernon, IL
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburg and Saint Elmo. Straight-line distance: 22.31 mi (35.9 km).
#1 Pittsburg
Village in Illinois
| Population | 549 |
| Coordinates | 38.8714400, -89.2117400 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Elmo
City in Illinois
| Population | 1,367 |
| Coordinates | 39.0272700, -88.8481100 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Elmo (-88.84811, 39.02727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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