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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Malden, MO is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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
206.19 mi
03h 59m
Flight
159.15 mi
256.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.15 mi
Kilometers
256.12 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.19 mi
Kilometers
331.83 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Malden
Thu, May 21, 10:28 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Fri, May 22, 2:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-05-21T18:28
Arrive Malden
Thu, May 21, 10:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 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
9:00 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
Perryville
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
103.1 mi
01h 59m
To Malden
103.1 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on MO 79

    117 m · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    652 ft · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East

    1294 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    872 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    2339 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    723 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    19 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    126.7 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Dexter, Poplar Bluff

    2865 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 25, US 60 Business: Dexter, Bloomfield

    1579 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    16 mi · 24 min

  20. 20

    Continue on North Douglas Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Douglas Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1320 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Madison Street

    135 m · 11 sec · South Madison Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Laclede Street

    19 m · 3 sec · West Laclede Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Laclede Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
127 mi · 61%
US 60 West
23.1 mi · 11%
I 270 South
19.6 mi · 10%
I 70 East
12.1 mi · 6%
North Douglas Street
2.29 mi · 1%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

127 mi · 02h 16m

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
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.1 mi
159.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perryville
01h 59m from Saint Peters
Leave By
9:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Saint Peters and Chance Rain Showers near Malden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Perryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Saint Peters and 103.1 miles from Malden.

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

The direct path is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 9:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Peters and Chance Rain Showers near Malden.

Stop Ideas Near Perryville

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

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

RAIL

Carbondale station

57 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

63 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Marion, IL

80 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Vienna, IL

92 mi away
504 West Vine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Malden. Straight-line distance: 159.15 mi (256.12 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Malden

City in Missouri

Population3,858
Coordinates36.5570000, -89.9664800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Malden (-89.96648, 36.557)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.54 L · about $27.45
Round trip
$54.91
14.56 gal · 55.08 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.45 $54.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.96 $61.92
Premium $4.65 $33.88 $67.76
Diesel $5.30 $38.61 $77.23

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Malden. The current time is 18:28:24.

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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.