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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Elsberry, MO is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
29.48 mi
00h 39m
Flight
26.64 mi
42.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.64 mi
Kilometers
42.87 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.48 mi
Kilometers
47.44 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elsberry
Fri, Apr 24, 8:19 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Fri, Apr 24, 8:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-04-24T07:40
Arrive Elsberry
Fri, Apr 24, 8:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Peters
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Old Monroe
MO

City in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
14.7 mi
00h 19m
To Elsberry
14.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana

    725 ft · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 79: Elsberry, Clarksville, Louisiana

    572 ft · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    28.1 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 79
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

28.1 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Monroe
00h 19m from Saint Peters
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elsberry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Old Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Saint Peters and 14.7 miles from Elsberry.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Old Monroe

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Old Monroe and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Monroe.

RAIL

Washington

47 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

49 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

53 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

58 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Elsberry. Straight-line distance: 26.64 mi (42.87 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Elsberry

City in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States

Population2,098
Coordinates39.1667200, -90.7809600
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Elsberry (-90.78096, 39.16672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
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.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.94 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
2.08 gal · 7.88 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.42 $8.85
Premium $4.65 $4.84 $9.68
Diesel $5.30 $5.52 $11.03

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Elsberry. The current time is 07:40:32.

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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.