How far is Saint Peters, MO from Anderson, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Anderson, MO is about 307.8 miles (495.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 41m 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
307.77 mi
05h 50m
Flight
256.04 mi
412.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.04 mi
Kilometers
412.05 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.77 mi
Kilometers
495.3 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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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 05h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson
Sun, Apr 12, 4:15 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sun, Apr 12, 10:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-04-11T22:24
Arrive Anderson
Sun, Apr 12, 4:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 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
5:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Peters
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
Stoutland
MO

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

From Saint Peters
153.8 mi
02h 55m
To Anderson
154 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters and Anderson.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street

    119 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto East Terra Lane

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Terra Lane

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    19 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South

    1523 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    2700 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Chesterfield Airport Road

    110 m · 7 sec · Chesterfield Airport Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Olive Street Road

    64 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Eatherton Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    21 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    2098 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 100 West: Gray Summit

    23 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 100 West: Gray Summit

    1202 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West: St. Clair

    1157 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    240.9 mi · 4 hr 20 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South, MO 249 North: Neosho, Fort Smith

    1447 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Neosho, Fort Smith

    24.1 mi · 26 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 59, US 71 Business: Goodman, Anderson

    1415 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North State Highway 59

    2841 ft · 53 sec · North State Highway 59

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    567 ft · 25 sec · Jefferson Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Peters and Anderson.

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
241 mi · 78%
I 49 South
24.3 mi · 8%
MO 100 West
13.6 mi · 4%
East Terra Lane
7.38 mi · 2%
North Eatherton Road
7.1 mi · 2%
MO 59
4.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

241 mi · 04h 20m

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
05h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.7 mi
256.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stoutland
02h 55m from Saint Peters
Leave By
5:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Peters and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Peters to Anderson?

The road trip is about 307.8 miles (495.3 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?

Stoutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.8 miles from Saint Peters and 154 miles from Anderson.

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

The direct path is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 5:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.95 one way or $81.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Peters and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anderson.

Stop Ideas Near Stoutland

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

90 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

118 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Anderson. Straight-line distance: 256.04 mi (412.05 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Anderson

#2 Anderson

City in Missouri, USA

Population1,915
Coordinates36.6506300, -94.4435500
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Anderson (-94.44355, 36.65063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.86 gal
41.11 L · about $40.95
Round trip
$81.91
21.72 gal · 82.22 L
Estimated CO2
96.5 kg one way
Round trip: 193 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.95 $81.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.19 $92.38
Premium $4.65 $50.54 $101.08
Diesel $5.30 $57.60 $115.20

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Anderson. The current time is 22:24:44.

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.