Overview
St. Elmo is a historic town in Fayette County, Illinois. It is very off the beaten path for travelers., but there is plenty of history to see there.
2 sights
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Best things about St. Elmo
St. Elmo Historic Theatre
St. Elmo Adventist Church
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 24°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby St. Louis)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- DEC Decatur Airport, Decatur — 56 mi away. Directions
- BLV Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport, Belleville — 63 mi away. Directions
- STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport, St Louis — 84 mi away (major hub). Directions
If you're driving along I-70, the exit for St. Elmo is number 76.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning St. Elmo Adventist Church
- Afternoon St. Elmo Historic Theatre
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Get in
By car
If you're driving along I-70, the exit for St. Elmo is number 76.
See
See St. Elmo Historic Theatre
See St. Elmo Adventist Church
- Driftstone Pueblo
Do
- St. Elmo Golf Club
Eat
- Mary Ann's Restaurant
Sleep
- Waldorf Motel
- Bail's Timberline Lake Campground
Go next
- Effingham
- Altamont
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