How far is Hannibal, MO from Saint Charles, MO?
The driving distance from Hannibal, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hannibal and Saint Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hannibal and Saint Charles.
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Start on the route
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway
3145 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1072 ft · 24 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Warren Barett Drive
3 mi · 5 min · Warren Barett Drive
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Turn left onto Avenue of the Saints
73.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
2705 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
17.1 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business, MO 94: First Capitol Drive, Lewis and Clark Trail
653 ft · 14 sec
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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
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Turn straight onto First Capitol Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive
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Turn slight right onto MO 94
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto South Second Street
1551 ft · 57 sec · South Second Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hannibal and Saint Charles.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Avenue of the Saints
Turn left onto Avenue of the Saints
73.2 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hannibal and Mostly Sunny near Saint Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hannibal to Saint Charles?
The road trip is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Whiteside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Hannibal and 50.9 miles from Saint Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hannibal and Mostly Sunny near Saint Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Whiteside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whiteside.
Hermann
Washington
Alton
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hannibal and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 79.26 mi (127.56 km).
#1 Hannibal
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 17,246 |
| Coordinates | 39.7083800, -91.3584800 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Charles
A city in St.
| Population | 71,761 |
| Coordinates | 38.7839400, -90.4812300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.34 | $32.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.62 | $37.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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