How far is Saint Peters, MO from Mount Vernon, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Mount Vernon, MO is about 244.8 miles (393.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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
244.77 mi
04h 43m
Flight
209.71 mi
337.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.71 mi
Kilometers
337.49 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.77 mi
Kilometers
393.92 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Sun, May 31, 8:56 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sun, May 31, 1:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-05-31T04:12
Arrive Mount Vernon
Sun, May 31, 8:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 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
7:34 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
Saint Robert
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
122.3 mi
02h 21m
To Mount Vernon
122.5 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters and Mount Vernon.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street

    119 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto East Terra Lane

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Terra Lane

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    19 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South

    1523 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    2700 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Chesterfield Airport Road

    110 m · 7 sec · Chesterfield Airport Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Olive Street Road

    64 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Eatherton Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    21 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    2098 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 100 West: Gray Summit

    23 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 100 West: Gray Summit

    1202 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West: St. Clair

    1157 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    206.1 mi · 3 hr 43 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 39, MO 265, I 44 Business: Aurora, Mount Vernon

    1208 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Mount Vernon Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Mount Vernon Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    43 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto South Market Street

    3049 ft · 1 min · South Market Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Dallas Street

    49 m · 9 sec · West Dallas Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    52 m · 15 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    50 m · 7 sec · West Center Street

  30. 30

    Turn slight right

    8 m · 9 sec

  31. 31

    Turn sharp left

    73 m · 18 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
206 mi · 84%
MO 100 West
13.6 mi · 6%
East Terra Lane
7.38 mi · 3%
North Eatherton Road
7.1 mi · 3%
Avenue of the Saints
3.71 mi · 2%
Olive Street Road
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

206 mi · 03h 43m

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
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
209.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
02h 21m from Saint Peters
Leave By
7:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Mount Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Peters to Mount Vernon?

The road trip is about 244.8 miles (393.9 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Saint Robert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.3 miles from Saint Peters and 122.5 miles from Mount Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 7:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.58 one way or $65.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 209.71 mi (337.49 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Mount Vernon

#2 Mount Vernon

City in Missouri

Population4,477
Coordinates37.1036700, -93.8185400
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Mount Vernon (-93.81854, 37.10367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.64 gal
32.7 L · about $32.58
Round trip
$65.16
17.28 gal · 65.4 L
Estimated CO2
76.8 kg one way
Round trip: 153.6 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.58 $65.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.75 $73.49
Premium $4.65 $40.21 $80.42
Diesel $5.30 $45.83 $91.65

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Mount Vernon. The current time is 04:12:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.