How far is Bridgeton, MO from Saint Charles, MO?
The driving distance from Bridgeton, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeton and Saint Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeton and Saint Charles.
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Start on Gist Road
19 m · 3 sec · Gist Road
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Turn right onto Gallatin Lane
1.2 mi · 5 min · Gallatin Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Natural Bridge Road
1378 ft · 27 sec · Natural Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Saint Charles Rock Road
918 ft · 24 sec · Saint Charles Rock Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 70, I 270 South: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Tulsa, Memphis
642 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis
1806 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
2439 ft · 42 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
1.4 km · 2 min · South Fifth Street
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Turn right onto First Capitol Drive
1079 ft · 42 sec · First Capitol Drive
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Turn left onto South Second Street
1551 ft · 53 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 Bridgeton and Saint Charles.
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.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
2.72 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bridgeton 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 Bridgeton to Saint Charles?
The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Maryland Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Bridgeton and 3.8 miles from Saint Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bridgeton and Partly Sunny near Saint Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Maryland Heights
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 Maryland Heights.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeton and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 3.93 mi (6.33 km).
#1 Bridgeton
City in St.
| Population | 11,498 |
| Coordinates | 38.7670000, -90.4115100 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.11 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
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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