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

The driving distance from Dellwood, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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
14.91 mi
00h 20m
Flight
10.8 mi
17.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.8 mi
Kilometers
17.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.91 mi
Kilometers
24 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Sat, Apr 18, 8:41 AM CDT
Return by in Dellwood
Sat, Apr 18, 9:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dellwood
2026-04-18T08:21
Arrive Saint Charles
Sat, Apr 18, 8:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dellwood
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 Ann
MO

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

From Dellwood
7.4 mi
00h 10m
To Saint Charles
7.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 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 Dellwood and Saint Charles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chambers Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chambers Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Hereford Avenue

    2206 ft · 39 sec · Hereford Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Airport Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Airport Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 170 South

    1378 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Inner Belt Expressway

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Inner Belt Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Kansas City

    2291 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

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

    841 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

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

    71 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto South Fifth Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Fifth Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1093 ft · 44 sec · Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Second Street

    949 ft · 34 sec · North Second Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dellwood 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
9.19 mi · 62%
Airport Road
1.83 mi · 12%
South Fifth Street
0.99 mi · 7%
Inner Belt Expressway
0.8 mi · 5%
Chambers Road
0.75 mi · 5%
Hereford Avenue
0.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

8.75 mi · 00h 11m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
10.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Ann
00h 10m from Dellwood
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dellwood 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 Dellwood to Saint Charles?

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 Ann is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Dellwood and 7.5 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Ann

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

16 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

19 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

29 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

58 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dellwood and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 10.8 mi (17.38 km).

Dellwood

#1 Dellwood

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population4,994
Coordinates38.7495000, -90.2856700
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Chambers Road (-90.28567, 38.749416)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
1.99 L · about $2.00
Round trip
$4.00
1.06 gal · 3.98 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.00 $4.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.25 $4.51
Premium $4.65 $2.47 $4.93
Diesel $5.30 $2.81 $5.62

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 Dellwood and Saint Charles. The current time is 08:21:01.

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.