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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Linn, MO is about 99 miles (159.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
99 mi
02h 08m
Flight
69.53 mi
111.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.53 mi
Kilometers
111.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99 mi
Kilometers
159.33 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Linn
Fri, May 8, 1:10 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Fri, May 8, 3:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-05-07T23:01
Arrive Linn
Fri, May 8, 1:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Union
MO

City in and county seat of Franklin County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
49.5 mi
01h 04m
To Linn
49.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph SW
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 7 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12.2 mi · 15 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward MO Z

    812 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Church Street

    74 m · 11 sec · South Church Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto South Church Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Church Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    11.1 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    55.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    80 m · 17 sec · North 4th Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Benton Street

    14 m · 2 sec · East Benton Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Benton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Church Street
11.6 mi · 12%
MO Z
0.15 mi
North 4th Street
0.05 mi
East Benton Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

55.9 mi · 01h 05m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
01h 04m from Saint Peters
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Peters and Partly Cloudy near Linn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99 miles (159.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Saint Peters and 49.5 miles from Linn.

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

The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Peters and Partly Cloudy near Linn.

Stop Ideas Near Union

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

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

RAIL

Washington

12 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

47 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

54 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

72 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Linn. Straight-line distance: 69.53 mi (111.9 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Linn

City in Missouri

Population1,557
Coordinates38.4858700, -91.8504500
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Linn (-91.85045, 38.48587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.22 L · about $13.16
Round trip
$26.32
6.98 gal · 26.44 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.16 $26.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.84 $29.69
Premium $4.65 $16.24 $32.48
Diesel $5.30 $18.51 $37.02

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Linn. The current time is 23:01:14.

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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.