How far is Saint Peters, MO from El Dorado Springs, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to El Dorado Springs, MO is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
239.51 mi
04h 50m
Flight
194.71 mi
313.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.71 mi
Kilometers
313.36 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.51 mi
Kilometers
385.46 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Dorado Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 10:14 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sun, Apr 19, 3:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-04-19T05:24
Arrive El Dorado Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 10:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 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
Eugene
MO

Community in Missouri, USA

From Saint Peters
119.6 mi
02h 25m
To El Dorado Springs
119.9 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Peters and El Dorado Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters and El Dorado Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    73.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

    1196 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    164.8 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · East Spring Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Peters and El Dorado Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
0.94 mi
US 54
0.23 mi
East Spring Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

165 mi · 03h 22m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
194.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eugene
02h 25m from Saint Peters
Leave By
7:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Peters and Sunny near El Dorado Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Peters to El Dorado Springs?

The road trip is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Eugene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.6 miles from Saint Peters and 119.9 miles from El Dorado Springs.

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

The direct path is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 7:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.86 one way or $63.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Peters and Sunny near El Dorado Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Eugene

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

32 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

82 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

93 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and El Dorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 194.71 mi (313.36 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
El Dorado Springs

#2 El Dorado Springs

City in Cedar County, Missouri, USA

Population3,601
Coordinates37.8769800, -94.0213300
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: El Dorado Springs (-94.02133, 37.87698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.45 gal
31.99 L · about $31.86
Round trip
$63.73
16.9 gal · 63.98 L
Estimated CO2
75.1 kg one way
Round trip: 150.2 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.86 $63.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.94 $71.88
Premium $4.65 $39.33 $78.65
Diesel $5.30 $44.82 $89.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and El Dorado Springs. The current time is 05:24:16.

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.