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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Salisbury, MO is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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
150.91 mi
03h 02m
Flight
124.31 mi
200.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.31 mi
Kilometers
200.05 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.91 mi
Kilometers
242.86 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salisbury
Tue, May 12, 10:15 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Wed, May 13, 1:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-05-12T19:12
Arrive Salisbury
Tue, May 12, 10:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 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
Kingdom City
MO

Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America

From Saint Peters
75.4 mi
01h 31m
To Salisbury
75.6 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    92.6 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly

    1058 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US 63 North: Moberly

    53 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    35.6 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Moberly

    1076 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    35 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    21 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Weber Avenue

    2216 ft · 47 sec · North Weber Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    859 ft · 24 sec · East 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 63 North
36.3 mi · 24%
North Weber Avenue
0.42 mi
US 24
0.2 mi
US 63
0.2 mi
East 2nd Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

92.6 mi · 01h 50m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
124.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingdom City
01h 31m from Saint Peters
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salisbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Saint Peters and 75.6 miles from Salisbury.

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

The direct path is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.10 one way or $40.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Peters and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salisbury.

Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

46 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

91 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

115 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 124.31 mi (200.05 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Salisbury

City in Chariton County, Missouri, USA

Population1,510
Coordinates39.4239200, -92.8015800
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Salisbury (-92.80158, 39.42392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.16 L · about $20.10
Round trip
$40.20
10.66 gal · 40.32 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.10 $40.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.67 $45.34
Premium $4.65 $24.81 $49.61
Diesel $5.30 $28.27 $56.54

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Salisbury. The current time is 19:12:44.

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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.