How far is Saint Peters, MO from Unionville, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Unionville, MO is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.5 miles (276 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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 04h 35m.
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 Shelby County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Peters and Unionville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters and Unionville.
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Start on the route
11.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Hannibal
2234 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
73.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left
76 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road
2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422
85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City
1226 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
52.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Macon, Kirksville
1054 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto North Missouri Street
54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min · North Missouri Street
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Turn left
24.5 mi · 36 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Peters and Unionville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
73.3 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Showers And Thunderstorms near Unionville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Peters to Unionville?
The road trip is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Hunnewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from Saint Peters and 112.8 miles from Unionville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.5 miles (276 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 7:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.02 one way or $60.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Peters and Showers And Thunderstorms near Unionville.
Stop Ideas Near Hunnewell
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 Hunnewell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Unionville. Straight-line distance: 171.49 mi (275.98 km).
#1 Saint Peters
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 58,043 |
| Coordinates | 38.8003300, -90.6265100 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Unionville
City in Putnam County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,733 |
| Coordinates | 40.4769600, -93.0032600 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
End: Unionville (-93.00326, 40.47696)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $30.02 | $60.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.85 | $67.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.05 | $74.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.22 | $84.44 |
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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