How far is Boonville, MO from Saint Charles, MO?
The driving distance from Boonville, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
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City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boonville and Saint Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boonville and Saint Charles.
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Start on Main Street
2672 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bingham Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Bingham Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: Columbia
879 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
17.3 mi · 19 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
99 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business, MO 94: First Capitol Drive, Lewis and Clark Trail
653 ft · 14 sec
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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
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Turn straight onto First Capitol Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive
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Turn slight right onto MO 94
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto South Second Street
1551 ft · 57 sec · South 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 Boonville 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.
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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boonville to Saint Charles?
The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Montgomery City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Boonville and 66.3 miles from Saint Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Boonville and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery City
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boonville and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 122.37 mi (196.93 km).
#1 Boonville
City in Cooper County, Missouri, USA
| Population | 7,878 |
| Coordinates | 38.9736400, -92.7432400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.52 | $39.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.36 | $42.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.35 | $48.69 |
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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