How far is Concordia, MO from Saint Charles, MO?
The driving distance from Concordia, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 174.6 miles (281 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
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.
Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concordia and Saint Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concordia and Saint Charles.
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Start on the route
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest 6th Street
52 m · 13 sec · Southwest 6th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3088 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
1149 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10.6 mi · 11 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 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 Concordia 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Concordia 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 Concordia to Saint Charles?
The road trip is about 174.6 miles (281 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Concordia and 88.5 miles from Saint Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Concordia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City
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 Kingdom City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concordia and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 166.61 mi (268.13 km).
#1 Concordia
City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,375 |
| Coordinates | 38.9833500, -93.5685500 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.23 | $46.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.20 | $52.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.67 | $57.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.67 | $65.35 |
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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