How far is Adrian, MO from Saint Charles, MO?

The driving distance from Adrian, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 252.3 miles (406 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
252.28 mi
04h 15m
Flight
210.7 mi
339.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.7 mi
Kilometers
339.09 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.28 mi
Kilometers
406 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Sat, May 30, 11:07 AM CDT
Return by in Adrian
Sat, May 30, 3:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adrian
2026-05-30T06:51
Arrive Saint Charles
Sat, May 30, 11:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adrian
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Boonville
MO

City in Cooper County, Missouri, USA

From Adrian
130.7 mi
02h 07m
To Saint Charles
121.6 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Adrian and Saint Charles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adrian and Saint Charles.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2120 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1073 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1168 ft · 37 sec · East 1st Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City

    949 ft · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    18.5 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    817 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    74 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia

    2911 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road

    1191 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    91 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

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

    2063 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    99 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business, MO 94: First Capitol Drive, Lewis and Clark Trail

    653 ft · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 Business, MO 94 East: First Capitol Drive, Lindenwood University, SSM Health Saint Joseph Hospital

    596 ft · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto First Capitol Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto MO 94

    1.4 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Second Street

    1551 ft · 57 sec · South Second Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Adrian and Saint Charles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
153 mi · 61%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 22%
I 49 North
18.7 mi · 7%
MO 291 North
18.1 mi · 7%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

99 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
210.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boonville
02h 07m from Adrian
Leave By
8:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Adrian and Partly Sunny near Saint Charles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Adrian to Saint Charles?

The road trip is about 252.3 miles (406 km) and usually takes 04h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Boonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.7 miles from Adrian and 121.6 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.56 one way or $67.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Adrian and Partly Sunny near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Boonville

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

51 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Jefferson City

66 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Warrensburg

89 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adrian and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 210.7 mi (339.09 km).

Adrian

#1 Adrian

City in Missouri, United States

Population1,601
Coordinates38.3975200, -94.3516200
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: North Virginia Avenue (-94.351775, 38.397523)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.9 gal
33.7 L · about $33.56
Round trip
$67.12
17.8 gal · 67.4 L
Estimated CO2
79.1 kg one way
Round trip: 158.2 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.56 $67.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.85 $75.70
Premium $4.65 $41.42 $82.84
Diesel $5.30 $47.21 $94.41

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Adrian and Saint Charles. The current time is 06:51:37.

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.