How far is Saint Peters, MO from Mound City, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Mound City, MO is about 311.9 miles (502 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.2 miles (422 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Saline County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Peters and Mound City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters and Mound City.
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Start on the route
204.9 mi · 3 hr 51 min
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on George Brett Super Highway
1.4 km · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
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Continue on I435 N
1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N
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Continue straight
20.9 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
37.1 mi · 40 min
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Continue straight
30 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 118: Mound City
1040 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right
903 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto State Street
1294 ft · 49 sec · State Street
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Turn left
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Peters and Mound City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Start on the route
205 mi · 03h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Peters and Sunny near Mound City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Peters to Mound City?
The road trip is about 311.9 miles (502 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Sweet Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.7 miles from Saint Peters and 156.2 miles from Mound City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.2 miles (422 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.52 one way or $83.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Peters and Sunny near Mound City.
Stop Ideas Near Sweet Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sweet Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Mound City. Straight-line distance: 262.24 mi (422.04 km).
#1 Saint Peters
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 58,043 |
| Coordinates | 38.8003300, -90.6265100 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mound City
City in Missouri
| Population | 1,039 |
| Coordinates | 40.1311100, -95.2316400 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mound City (-95.23164, 40.13111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 502 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $41.52 | $83.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.83 | $93.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.24 | $102.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.40 | $116.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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