How far is Saint Elmo, IL from Pittsburg, IL?
The driving distance from Saint Elmo, IL to Pittsburg, IL is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Township in Fayette County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Elmo and Pittsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Elmo and Pittsburg.
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Start on East 4th Street
44 m · 12 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1254 ft · 56 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Cumberland Road
2709 ft · 57 sec · East Cumberland Road
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Turn left onto Interstate Drive
2936 ft · 60 sec · Interstate Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I-70 West: St Louis
1277 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pana
2134 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Kennedy Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Gallatin Street
1605 ft · 37 sec · West Gallatin Street
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
1196 ft · 26 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn right onto W St Louis Ave
1.6 km · 2 min · W St Louis Ave
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Continue on West St Louis Avenue
5.7 mi · 10 min · West St Louis Avenue
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Turn left onto County Road 225 East
2.1 mi · 8 min · County Road 225 East
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Continue on County Road 1025 North
2741 ft · 2 min · County Road 1025 North
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Turn left onto Pittsburg Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · Pittsburg Road
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Turn left onto County Road 10
41 m · 6 sec · County Road 10
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 10
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Elmo and Pittsburg.
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.
I-70 West
Merge slight left
12.9 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Elmo and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Elmo to Pittsburg?
The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Vandalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Saint Elmo and 16.2 miles from Pittsburg.
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 7.6 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Elmo and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Vandalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Elmo and Pittsburg. Straight-line distance: 22.31 mi (35.9 km).
#1 Saint Elmo
City in Illinois
| Population | 1,367 |
| Coordinates | 39.0272700, -88.8481100 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pittsburg
Village in Illinois
| Population | 549 |
| Coordinates | 38.8714400, -89.2117400 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Road 10 (-89.211737, 38.871474)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 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 22m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.47 | $8.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
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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