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

The driving distance from Glendale, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.61 mi
00h 26m
Flight
14.15 mi
22.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.15 mi
Kilometers
22.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.61 mi
Kilometers
31.56 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Sat, Nov 7, 1:07 AM CST
Return by in Glendale
Sat, Nov 7, 1:34 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale
2026-11-07T00:41
Arrive Saint Charles
Sat, Nov 7, 1:07 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:36 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glendale
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

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
Creve Coeur
MO

City in St.

From Glendale
9.7 mi
00h 13m
To Saint Charles
9.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Berry Road

    18 m · 6 sec · North Berry Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kirkham Avenue

    2667 ft · 1 min · Kirkham Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Sappington Road

    2572 ft · 1 min · North Sappington Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Manchester Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North

    1028 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

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

    1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

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

    645 ft · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

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

    841 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

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

    71 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South Fifth Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Fifth Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1093 ft · 44 sec · Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Second Street

    949 ft · 34 sec · North Second Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
8.8 mi · 45%
Manchester Road
3.51 mi · 18%
I 70 West
3.48 mi · 18%
I 70
1.05 mi · 5%
South Fifth Street
0.99 mi · 5%
Kirkham Avenue
0.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left

8.6 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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Creve Coeur
00h 13m from Glendale
Leave By
7:36 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Glendale and Sunny near Saint Charles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.6 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?

Creve Coeur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Glendale and 9.9 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Glendale and Sunny near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Creve Coeur

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

9 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

19 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

37 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

52 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 14.15 mi (22.78 km).

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#1 Glendale

Glendale is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5958900, -90.3770600
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: North Berry Road (-90.377098, 38.59589)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.62 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.21
1.38 gal · 5.24 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.60 $5.21
Mid-grade $4.15 $2.86 $5.72
Premium $4.51 $3.11 $6.23
Diesel $6.00 $4.14 $8.27

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Glendale and Saint Charles. The current time is 00:41:00.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.