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

The driving distance from Crestwood, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
21.69 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.57 mi
26.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.57 mi
Kilometers
26.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.69 mi
Kilometers
34.9 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Fri, Apr 17, 7:26 PM CDT
Return by in Crestwood
Fri, Apr 17, 7:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crestwood
2026-04-17T18:59
Arrive Saint Charles
Fri, Apr 17, 7:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Crestwood
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
Westwood
MO

Village in west St.

From Crestwood
10.8 mi
00h 13m
To Saint Charles
10.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph S
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Watson Road

    19 m · 8 sec · Watson Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    115 m · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left

    101 m · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Watson Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Watson Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, I 270, US 50 West: Tulsa, Chicago, Memphis

    1898 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270: Memphis, Chicago

    749 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1937 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

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

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    645 ft · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

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

    841 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

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

    71 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto South Fifth Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Fifth Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1093 ft · 44 sec · Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Second Street

    949 ft · 34 sec · North Second Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crestwood 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
12.9 mi · 60%
I 70 West
3.48 mi · 16%
Watson Road
1.91 mi · 9%
I 70
1.05 mi · 5%
South Fifth Street
0.99 mi · 5%
I 44 West
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left

12.6 mi · 00h 16m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westwood
00h 13m from Crestwood
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crestwood and Mostly Sunny then Chance 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 Crestwood to Saint Charles?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Westwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Crestwood and 10.9 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crestwood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Westwood

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

8 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

20 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

39 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

51 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crestwood and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 16.57 mi (26.67 km).

Crestwood

#1 Crestwood

City in Missouri

Population11,833
Coordinates38.5570000, -90.3817800
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Watson Road (-90.381809, 38.557198)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $2.90
Round trip
$5.81
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.90 $5.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.27 $6.55
Premium $4.65 $3.58 $7.17
Diesel $5.30 $4.08 $8.17

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Crestwood and Saint Charles. The current time is 18:59:56.

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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.