How far is Bismarck, MO from Saint Charles, MO?
The driving distance from Bismarck, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bismarck and Saint Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bismarck and Saint Charles.
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Start on Center Street
6.7 mi · 10 min · Center Street
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Turn left onto South Front Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Front Street
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Continue on Wood Drive
695 ft · 14 sec · Wood Drive
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Continue on Municipal Drive
153 m · 13 sec · Municipal Drive
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Turn right onto West Main Street
24 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Community Drive
527 ft · 18 sec · Community Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Taylor Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Taylor Avenue
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Continue on South Desloge Drive
2 mi · 3 min · South Desloge Drive
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Take the ramp left toward US 67 North: Saint Louis
877 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
26.3 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight right
1750 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
1735 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.5 mi · 22 min
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Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago
1279 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City
118 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I 270 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
645 ft · 11 sec
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Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street
841 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 Business: Fifth Street North, Bass Pro Drive, Ameristar Boulevard
71 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Fifth Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Fifth Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1093 ft · 44 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North Second Street
949 ft · 34 sec · North Second Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bismarck and Saint Charles.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 67 North
Merge slight left
26.3 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Bismarck and Sunny near Saint Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bismarck to Saint Charles?
The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Herculaneum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Bismarck and 45.4 miles from Saint Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Bismarck and Sunny near Saint Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Herculaneum
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Herculaneum.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Washington
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bismarck and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 70.54 mi (113.53 km).
#1 Bismarck
Small city in St.
| Population | 1,469 |
| Coordinates | 37.7692200, -90.6248500 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Charles
A city in St.
| Population | 71,761 |
| Coordinates | 38.7839400, -90.4812300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.77 | $23.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.52 | $29.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.55 | $33.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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