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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Vandalia, MO is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.85 mi
01h 32m
Flight
58.17 mi
93.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.17 mi
Kilometers
93.61 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.85 mi
Kilometers
120.46 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vandalia
Mon, May 25, 8:23 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Mon, May 25, 9:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-05-25T06:51
Arrive Vandalia
Mon, May 25, 8:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Peters
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Whiteside
MO

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

From Saint Peters
37.4 mi
00h 46m
To Vandalia
37.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Hannibal

    2234 ft · 48 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    46.5 mi · 55 min · Avenue of the Saints

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Mexico, Louisiana

    1540 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    11.7 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
46.5 mi · 62%
US 54
5.17 mi · 7%
US 61 North
0.42 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

46.5 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whiteside
00h 46m from Saint Peters
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Saint Peters and Sunny near Vandalia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Whiteside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Saint Peters and 37.5 miles from Vandalia.

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

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Peters and Sunny near Vandalia.

Stop Ideas Near Whiteside

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

64 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

69 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

82 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Kirkwood

85 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Vandalia. Straight-line distance: 58.17 mi (93.61 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Vandalia

City in Audrain and Ralls Counties, Missouri, USA

Population3,496
Coordinates39.3108700, -91.4884900
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Vandalia (-91.48849, 39.31087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10 L · about $9.96
Round trip
$19.91
5.28 gal · 20 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.96 $19.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.23 $22.46
Premium $4.65 $12.29 $24.57
Diesel $5.30 $14.00 $28.01

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and Vandalia. The current time is 06:51:36.

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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.