How far is Salisbury, MO from Olney, IL?

The driving distance from Salisbury, MO to Olney, IL is about 300.6 miles (483.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.4 miles (414.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
300.63 mi
06h 06m
Flight
257.43 mi
414.29 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Salisbury.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.43 mi
Kilometers
414.29 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.63 mi
Kilometers
483.82 km
Drive Time
06h 06m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olney
Wed, Jun 10, 4:55 PM CDT
Return by in Salisbury
Wed, Jun 10, 11:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salisbury
2026-06-10T10:48
Arrive Olney
Wed, Jun 10, 4:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salisbury
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Saint Peters
MO

The most populous city in St.

From Salisbury
150.1 mi
03h 03m
To Olney
150.6 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
93°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and Olney.

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    813 ft · 28 sec · East 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Weber Avenue

    2216 ft · 45 sec · South Weber Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    20.8 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 63 South: Columbia

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 38 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO PP, I 70, US 40: Kansas City, Saint Louis

    2467 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    2352 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    111.4 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Bermuda Road

    1578 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis

    810 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1594 ft · 39 sec · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville

    3234 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    15.7 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Carlyle

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Madison Street

    3241 ft · 46 sec · South Madison Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Saint Louis Street

    23.8 mi · 27 min · East Saint Louis Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 12th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Franklin Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto N Mine St

    1107 ft · 14 sec · N Mine St

  26. 26

    Continue on North Mine Street

    106 m · 5 sec · North Mine Street

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    41 m · 4 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South West Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South West Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2558 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Walnut Street

    24 m · 4 sec · South Walnut Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
111 mi · 37%
US 63 South
35.4 mi · 12%
East Saint Louis Street
23.8 mi · 8%
I 64 East
16.3 mi · 5%
Franklin Street
14.1 mi · 5%
I 70 East
7.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

111 mi · 02h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
257.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Peters
03h 03m from Salisbury
Leave By
11:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Salisbury and Mostly Sunny near Olney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to Olney?

The road trip is about 300.6 miles (483.8 km) and usually takes 06h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Peters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.1 miles from Salisbury and 150.6 miles from Olney.

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

The direct path is about 257.4 miles (414.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.01 one way or $80.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Salisbury and Mostly Sunny near Olney.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Peters

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saint Peters and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company
Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB

Chesterfield , MO
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Peters.

RAIL

Kirkwood

31 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

41 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

43 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

44 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Olney. Straight-line distance: 257.43 mi (414.29 km).

Salisbury

#1 Salisbury

City in Chariton County, Missouri, USA

Population1,510
Coordinates39.4239200, -92.8015800
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Olney

#2 Olney

City in Richland County, Illinois, United States of America

Population8,667
Coordinates38.7308800, -88.0853200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Salisbury (-92.80158, 39.42392)
End: Olney (-88.08532, 38.73088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.61 gal
40.16 L · about $40.01
Round trip
$80.02
21.22 gal · 80.32 L
Estimated CO2
94.3 kg one way
Round trip: 188.6 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.01 $80.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.12 $90.25
Premium $4.65 $49.38 $98.76
Diesel $5.30 $56.28 $112.55

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Salisbury and Olney. The current time is 10:48:23.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.