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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Chillicothe, MO is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.9 miles (275 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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
206.88 mi
04h 06m
Flight
170.87 mi
274.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.87 mi
Kilometers
274.99 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.88 mi
Kilometers
332.94 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chillicothe
Tue, May 5, 4:35 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Tue, May 5, 8:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-05-05T00:28
Arrive Chillicothe
Tue, May 5, 4:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 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
8:46 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
Monroe City
MO

City in Monroe County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
103.3 mi
02h 03m
To Chillicothe
103.6 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Hannibal

    2234 ft · 48 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    73.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    76 m · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road

    2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422

    85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City

    1226 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    111.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65, US 36 Business: Chillicothe, Carrollton

    975 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    98 m · 15 sec · Jackson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    687 ft · 30 sec · Locust Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Locust Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
111 mi · 54%
Avenue of the Saints
73.3 mi · 35%
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.84 mi · 3%
Veterans Road
2.22 mi · 1%
South Washington Street
1.36 mi · 1%
Paris Gravel Road
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

111 mi · 02h 09m

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
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
170.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe City
02h 03m from Saint Peters
Leave By
8:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chillicothe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Monroe City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Saint Peters and 103.6 miles from Chillicothe.

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

The direct path is about 170.9 miles (275 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 8:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Peters and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chillicothe.

Stop Ideas Near Monroe City

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

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

RAIL

Quincy

46 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane
RAIL

La Plata

77 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Hermann

108 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Fort Madison station

113 mi away
1601 20th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Chillicothe. Straight-line distance: 170.87 mi (274.99 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Chillicothe

City in Missouri

Population8,915
Coordinates39.7952900, -93.5524400
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Chillicothe (-93.55244, 39.79529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.3 gal
27.63 L · about $27.53
Round trip
$55.06
14.6 gal · 55.26 L
Estimated CO2
64.9 kg one way
Round trip: 129.8 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.53 $55.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.05 $62.09
Premium $4.65 $33.97 $67.95
Diesel $5.30 $38.72 $77.44

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 Missouri · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Chillicothe. The current time is 00:28:32.

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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.