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

The driving distance from Edina, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.35 mi
02h 45m
Flight
131.43 mi
211.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.43 mi
Kilometers
211.52 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.35 mi
Kilometers
254.84 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Mon, Jun 1, 3:55 PM CDT
Return by in Edina
Mon, Jun 1, 6:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edina
2026-06-01T13:09
Arrive Saint Charles
Mon, Jun 1, 3:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edina
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Frankford
MO

City in Pike County, Missouri, United States

From Edina
78 mi
01h 22m
To Saint Charles
80.3 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main

    1 m · 2 sec · South Main

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Lafayette

    41 mi · 1 hr 1 min · East Lafayette

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1267 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Avenue of the Saints

  5. 5

    Continue on Avenue of the Saints

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422

    85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422

  9. 9

    Continue on Paris Gravel Road

    2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    37 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    17.1 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business, MO 94: First Capitol Drive, Lewis and Clark Trail

    653 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    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

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto First Capitol Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto MO 94

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Second Street

    1551 ft · 57 sec · South Second Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edina and Saint Charles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
89.5 mi · 57%
East Lafayette
41.2 mi · 26%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
17.1 mi · 11%
Veterans Road
3.19 mi · 2%
First Capitol Drive
0.93 mi · 1%
MO 94
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

73.7 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
131.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankford
01h 22m from Edina
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Edina and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Edina to Saint Charles?

The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Frankford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Edina and 80.3 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Edina and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Frankford

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

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

RAIL

Quincy

52 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane
RAIL

Hermann

88 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

107 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

La Plata

116 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edina and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 131.43 mi (211.52 km).

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#1 Edina

City in Missouri, U.

Population1,117
Coordinates40.1675400, -92.1726800
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: East Lafayette (-92.172686, 40.16755)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.59 gal
21.15 L · about $21.08
Round trip
$42.16
11.18 gal · 42.3 L
Estimated CO2
49.7 kg one way
Round trip: 99.4 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.08 $42.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.77 $47.55
Premium $4.65 $26.02 $52.03
Diesel $5.30 $29.65 $59.30

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Edina and Saint Charles. The current time is 13:09:55.

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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.