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

The driving distance from Vandalia, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
75.52 mi
01h 15m
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
75.52 mi
Kilometers
121.54 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Mon, May 25, 3:16 AM CDT
Return by in Vandalia
Mon, May 25, 4:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vandalia
2026-05-25T02:00
Arrive Saint Peters
Mon, May 25, 3:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vandalia
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 Vandalia
37.7 mi
00h 37m
To Saint Peters
37.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    15 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US 54

    16.2 mi · 21 min · US 54

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 61 South: Saint Louis

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    46.9 mi · 56 min · Avenue of the Saints

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    889 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    63 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    61 m · 6 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    1419 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    146 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
46.9 mi · 62%
US 54
16.2 mi · 21%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.9 mi · 14%
I 70 East
0.51 mi · 1%
I 70 West
0.36 mi
US 61 South
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

46.9 mi · 00h 56m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whiteside
00h 37m from Vandalia
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vandalia and Partly Sunny near Saint Peters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 37.7 miles from Vandalia and 37.8 miles from Saint Peters.

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 17.3 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Vandalia and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 58.17 mi (93.61 km).

Vandalia

#1 Vandalia

City in Audrain and Ralls Counties, Missouri, USA

Population3,496
Coordinates39.3108700, -91.4884900
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-91.488422, 39.310898)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
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
2.67 gal
10.09 L · about $10.07
Round trip
$20.14
5.34 gal · 20.18 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.07 $20.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.36 $22.71
Premium $4.65 $12.43 $24.85
Diesel $5.30 $14.16 $28.32

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 Vandalia and Saint Peters. The current time is 02:00:44.

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.