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

The driving distance from Brentwood, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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
19.24 mi
00h 24m
Flight
13.52 mi
21.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.52 mi
Kilometers
21.76 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.24 mi
Kilometers
30.96 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Sat, Apr 18, 4:52 AM CDT
Return by in Brentwood
Sat, Apr 18, 5:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brentwood
2026-04-18T04:28
Arrive Saint Charles
Sat, Apr 18, 4:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brentwood
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Creve Coeur
MO

City in St.

From Brentwood
9.5 mi
00h 12m
To Saint Charles
9.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph W
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Litzsinger Road

    91 m · 12 sec · Litzsinger Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Brentwood Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Brentwood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 64 West, US 40 West

    1574 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Daniel Boone Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Avenue of the Saints

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Saints

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago

    781 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1373 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    645 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

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

    841 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

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

    71 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto South Fifth Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Fifth Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1093 ft · 44 sec · Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Second Street

    949 ft · 34 sec · North Second Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brentwood 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
6.34 mi · 33%
I 70 West
3.48 mi · 18%
Daniel Boone Expressway
3.38 mi · 18%
Avenue of the Saints
1.81 mi · 9%
I 70
1.05 mi · 5%
South Fifth Street
0.99 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left

6.08 mi · 00h 08m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Creve Coeur
00h 12m from Brentwood
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brentwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Charles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Creve Coeur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Brentwood and 9.7 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brentwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Creve Coeur

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

9 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

19 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

37 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

52 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brentwood and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 13.52 mi (21.76 km).

Brentwood

#1 Brentwood

Inner-ring suburb of St.

Population7,953
Coordinates38.6175500, -90.3492800
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.349289, 38.617502)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.57 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
1.36 gal · 5.14 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.56 $5.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.89 $5.78
Premium $4.65 $3.16 $6.33
Diesel $5.30 $3.61 $7.21

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brentwood and Saint Charles. The current time is 04:28:25.

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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.