How far is St. Louis, MO from Hannibal, MO?

The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Hannibal, MO is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.33 mi
02h 22m
Flight
97.18 mi
156.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.18 mi
Kilometers
156.4 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.33 mi
Kilometers
187.21 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hannibal
Sat, May 2, 3:04 PM CDT
Return by in St. Louis
Sat, May 2, 5:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Louis
2026-05-02T12:41
Arrive Hannibal
Sat, May 2, 3:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Louis
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
Davis
MO

Unincorporated community in Missouri

From St. Louis
58.2 mi
01h 11m
To Hannibal
58.2 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Hannibal.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Hannibal.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West: Wentzville

    1531 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Jack Buck Memorial Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Avenue of the Saints

    100.6 mi · 2 hr · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Warren Barett Drive

    3 mi · 5 min · Warren Barett Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1072 ft · 24 sec · Grand Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Broadway

    3145 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and Hannibal.

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
101 mi · 86%
Daniel Boone Expressway
5.72 mi · 5%
Jack Buck Memorial Highway
4.26 mi · 4%
Warren Barett Drive
3.01 mi · 3%
Market Street
1.65 mi · 1%
Broadway
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Continue on Avenue of the Saints

101 mi · 02h 00m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davis
01h 11m from St. Louis
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving St. Louis and Mostly Sunny near Hannibal.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Hannibal?

The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Davis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from St. Louis and 58.2 miles from Hannibal.

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

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St. Louis and Mostly Sunny near Hannibal.

Stop Ideas Near Davis

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

53 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

55 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

75 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

78 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Hannibal. Straight-line distance: 97.18 mi (156.4 km).

St. Louis

#1 St. Louis

The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.

Population315,685
Coordinates38.6272700, -90.1978900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hannibal

City in Missouri, USA

Population17,246
Coordinates39.7083800, -91.3584800
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Louis (-90.19789, 38.62727)
End: Hannibal (-91.35848, 39.70838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.54 L · about $15.50
Round trip
$31.00
8.22 gal · 31.08 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.50 $31.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.48 $34.96
Premium $4.65 $19.13 $38.26
Diesel $5.30 $21.80 $43.60

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Louis and Hannibal. The current time is 12:41:33.

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.