Alton, Illinois to Saint Peters, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

24.6 miles 39.6 km · straight line
32 miles estimated 51.5 km · driving distance
39min estimated drive time
$3 - $4 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Alton, Illinois from Saint Peters, Missouri?

The distance from Alton, Illinois to Saint Peters, Missouri is 24.6 miles (39.6 km) as the crow flies. Saint Peters, Missouri is located WSW of Alton, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 32 miles, taking about 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United States — Alton, Illinois in Illinois and Saint Peters, Missouri in Missouri.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alton, Illinois and Saint Peters, Missouri. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Alton, Illinois to Saint Peters, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 39min $3 - $4 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Alton, Illinois & Saint Peters, Missouri

Quick Facts

Alton, Illinois
38.89°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
150m elevation
Saint Peters, Missouri
38.80°N, 90.63°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 8 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients