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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Eldon, MO is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.78 mi
02h 36m
Flight
110.13 mi
177.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.13 mi
Kilometers
177.23 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.78 mi
Kilometers
215.3 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eldon
Sat, May 16, 3:15 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sat, May 16, 5:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-05-16T12:39
Arrive Eldon
Sat, May 16, 3:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Peters
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Kingdom City
MO

Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America

From Saint Peters
66.8 mi
01h 18m
To Eldon
67 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54 Business: Eldon

    1727 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3218 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East North Street

    2078 ft · 1 min · East North Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Aurora Street

    781 ft · 36 sec · South Aurora Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    26 m · 4 sec · West 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 54 Business
0.94 mi · 1%
East North Street
0.39 mi
US 54
0.23 mi
South Aurora Street
0.15 mi
West 2nd Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

73.6 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
110.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingdom City
01h 18m from Saint Peters
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Peters and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Eldon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Saint Peters and 67 miles from Eldon.

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

The direct path is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.80 one way or $35.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Peters and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Eldon.

Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

46 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

91 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Eldon. Straight-line distance: 110.13 mi (177.23 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Eldon

City in Missouri

Population4,746
Coordinates38.3483600, -92.5815800
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Eldon (-92.58158, 38.34836)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.87 L · about $17.80
Round trip
$35.60
9.44 gal · 35.74 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.80 $35.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.07 $40.15
Premium $4.65 $21.97 $43.93
Diesel $5.30 $25.03 $50.07

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Eldon. The current time is 12:39:24.

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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.