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

The driving distance from Cottleville, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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
11.34 mi
00h 19m
Flight
9.67 mi
15.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.67 mi
Kilometers
15.56 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.34 mi
Kilometers
18.25 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Wed, Apr 29, 10:42 AM CDT
Return by in Cottleville
Wed, Apr 29, 11:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cottleville
2026-04-29T10:23
Arrive Saint Charles
Wed, Apr 29, 10:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cottleville
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
Saint Peters
MO

The most populous city in St.

From Cottleville
5.6 mi
00h 09m
To Saint Charles
5.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    27 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    57 m · 9 sec · Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    130 m · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    37 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Central School Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Central School Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    2666 ft · 1 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Saint Peters Parkway

    654 ft · 12 sec · South Saint Peters Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward MO 94 East, MO 364 East: Saint Charles

    953 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 94 East: Saint Charles

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue on South First Capitol Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · South First Capitol Drive

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto MO 94

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Second Street

    1551 ft · 57 sec · South Second Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottleville 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 94 East
7.24 mi · 64%
South First Capitol Drive
1 mi · 9%
Central School Road
0.98 mi · 9%
MO 94
0.87 mi · 8%
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
0.51 mi · 4%
South Second Street
0.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MO 94 East

Merge slight left

4.2 mi · 00h 05m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
9.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Peters
00h 09m from Cottleville
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cottleville and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Charles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Saint Peters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Cottleville and 5.8 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cottleville and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Peters

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saint Peters and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Berkeley City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Berkeley City Hall

St. Louis , MO
8425 Airport Rd, St. Louis, MO 63134
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,County government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

Vinita Park City Hall

St. Louis , MO
8374 Midland Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63114
Rating 3.4/5 5 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Peters.

RAIL

Kirkwood

31 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

41 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

43 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

44 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cottleville and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 9.67 mi (15.56 km).

Cottleville

#1 Cottleville

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

Population5,925
Coordinates38.7461600, -90.6540100
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.653805, 38.746137)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.51 L · about $1.51
Round trip
$3.02
0.8 gal · 3.02 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.51 $3.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.70 $3.40
Premium $4.65 $1.86 $3.72
Diesel $5.30 $2.12 $4.24

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Cottleville and Saint Charles. The current time is 10:23:18.

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.