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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Sarcoxie, MO is about 261.3 miles (420.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.6 miles (361.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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
261.34 mi
05h 00m
Flight
224.65 mi
361.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.65 mi
Kilometers
361.54 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.34 mi
Kilometers
420.58 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sarcoxie
Sun, May 3, 12:51 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sun, May 3, 5:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-05-03T07:50
Arrive Sarcoxie
Sun, May 3, 12:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
130.6 mi
02h 30m
To Sarcoxie
130.8 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    223.1 mi · 4 hr 1 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO U: Sarcoxie, La Russell

    996 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto High Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · High Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North 5th Street

    650 ft · 31 sec · North 5th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cross Street

    78 m · 17 sec · Cross Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    40 m · 6 sec · 6th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
223 mi · 85%
MO 100 West
13.6 mi · 5%
East Terra Lane
7.38 mi · 3%
North Eatherton Road
7.1 mi · 3%
Avenue of the Saints
3.71 mi · 1%
Olive Street Road
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

223 mi · 04h 01m

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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
224.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
02h 30m from Saint Peters
Leave By
6:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Saint Peters and Clear near Sarcoxie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 261.3 miles (420.6 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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 130.6 miles from Saint Peters and 130.8 miles from Sarcoxie.

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

The direct path is about 224.6 miles (361.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 6:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.77 one way or $69.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Saint Peters and Clear near Sarcoxie.

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 Sarcoxie. Straight-line distance: 224.65 mi (361.54 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Sarcoxie

City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States

Population1,549
Coordinates37.0692300, -94.1166000
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Sarcoxie (-94.1166, 37.06923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 421 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.22 gal
34.91 L · about $34.77
Round trip
$69.54
18.44 gal · 69.82 L
Estimated CO2
81.9 kg one way
Round trip: 163.9 kg / 361 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.77 $69.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.21 $78.43
Premium $4.65 $42.91 $85.82
Diesel $5.30 $48.90 $97.81

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Sarcoxie. The current time is 07:50:25.

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.