How far is Breckenridge Hills, MO from Saint Charles, MO?

The driving distance from Breckenridge Hills, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.47 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.79 mi
12.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.79 mi
Kilometers
12.54 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.47 mi
Kilometers
16.85 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Sun, Apr 19, 7:17 AM CDT
Return by in Breckenridge Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 7:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Breckenridge Hills
2026-04-19T07:00
Arrive Saint Charles
Sun, Apr 19, 7:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Breckenridge Hills
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Bridgeton
MO

City in St.

From Breckenridge Hills
4.9 mi
00h 08m
To Saint Charles
5.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Breckenridge Hills and Saint Charles.

  1. 1

    Start on Coles Avenue

    1810 ft · 1 min · Coles Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saint Charles Rock Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Saint Charles Rock Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 West

    1394 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street

    841 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 Business: Fifth Street North, Bass Pro Drive, Ameristar Boulevard

    71 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto South Fifth Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Fifth Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1093 ft · 44 sec · Jefferson Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Second Street

    949 ft · 34 sec · North Second Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
4.87 mi · 46%
Saint Charles Rock Road
3.08 mi · 29%
South Fifth Street
0.99 mi · 9%
Coles Avenue
0.34 mi · 3%
Jefferson Street
0.21 mi · 2%
I 70 Business
0.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

4.61 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgeton
00h 08m from Breckenridge Hills
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Breckenridge Hills 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 Breckenridge Hills to Saint Charles?

The road trip is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bridgeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Breckenridge Hills and 5.5 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Breckenridge Hills and Sunny near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Bridgeton

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

21 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

24 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

28 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

57 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Breckenridge Hills and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 7.79 mi (12.54 km).

Breckenridge Hills

#1 Breckenridge Hills

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population4,550
Coordinates38.7145000, -90.3673400
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Coles Avenue (-90.367244, 38.71449)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.4 L · about $1.40
Round trip
$2.79
0.74 gal · 2.8 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.40 $2.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.57 $3.15
Premium $4.65 $1.72 $3.44
Diesel $5.30 $1.96 $3.92

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Breckenridge Hills and Saint Charles. The current time is 07:00:14.

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.