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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Savannah, MO is about 287.4 miles (462.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.9 miles (382.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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
287.43 mi
05h 25m
Flight
237.95 mi
382.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.95 mi
Kilometers
382.94 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.43 mi
Kilometers
462.57 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sun, May 3, 8:36 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sun, May 3, 2:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-05-03T03:10
Arrive Savannah
Sun, May 3, 8:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 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
6:08 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
Houstonia
MO

City in Pettis County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
143.5 mi
02h 42m
To Savannah
143.9 mi
02h 42m

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
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    204.9 mi · 3 hr 51 min

  2. 2

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on George Brett Super Highway

    1.4 km · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on I435 N

    1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    20.9 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph

    36.7 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 29 Business, US 59 South, US 71 Business: Savannah

    1386 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Price Street

    2385 ft · 1 min · East Price Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    842 ft · 37 sec · South 5th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 North
36.7 mi · 13%
I435 N
22.1 mi · 8%
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
7.84 mi · 3%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 2%
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.81 mi · 1%
I 435 North
1.12 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.5 mi
237.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houstonia
02h 42m from Saint Peters
Leave By
6:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Saint Peters and Mostly Clear near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 287.4 miles (462.6 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Houstonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.5 miles from Saint Peters and 143.9 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 237.9 miles (382.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 6:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.24 one way or $76.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Houstonia

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

24 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Warrensburg

36 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

88 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

95 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 237.95 mi (382.94 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Savannah

City in Missouri, United States

Population5,168
Coordinates39.9416600, -94.8302500
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Savannah (-94.83025, 39.94166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.14 gal
38.39 L · about $38.24
Round trip
$76.48
20.28 gal · 76.78 L
Estimated CO2
90.1 kg one way
Round trip: 180.2 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.24 $76.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.13 $86.25
Premium $4.65 $47.19 $94.38
Diesel $5.30 $53.78 $107.57

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 Savannah. The current time is 03:10:29.

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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.