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

The driving distance from Hermann, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
63.6 mi
01h 10m
Flight
51.82 mi
83.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.82 mi
Kilometers
83.4 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.6 mi
Kilometers
102.35 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Sat, Apr 25, 7:18 AM CDT
Return by in Hermann
Sat, Apr 25, 8:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hermann
2026-04-25T06:07
Arrive Saint Charles
Sat, Apr 25, 7:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hermann
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
Truesdale
MO

City in Warren County, Missouri, United States

From Hermann
35.5 mi
00h 35m
To Saint Charles
28.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    45 m · 9 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    97 m · 6 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Market Street

    15.5 mi · 22 min · Market Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    52 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    1168 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

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

    653 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    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

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto First Capitol Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto MO 94

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Second Street

    1551 ft · 57 sec · South Second Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.9 mi · 83%
Market Street
15.6 mi · 25%
First Capitol Drive
0.93 mi · 1%
MO 94
0.87 mi · 1%
South Second Street
0.29 mi
I 70 East
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

52.9 mi · 01h 04m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Truesdale
00h 35m from Hermann
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hermann 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 Hermann to Saint Charles?

The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Truesdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Hermann and 28.1 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Truesdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Truesdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Practical stop 2.4 mi away

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314 Coleman, Warrenton, MO 63383
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Moscow Mills City Hall
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Moscow Mills City Hall

Moscow Mills , MO
995 Main St, Moscow Mills, MO 63362
Rating 2.1/5 17 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Truesdale.

RAIL

Hermann

29 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

30 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

68 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

83 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hermann and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 51.82 mi (83.4 km).

Hermann

#1 Hermann

Small German town in Gasconade County, Central Missouri

Population2,322
Coordinates38.7042100, -91.4373800
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: East 4th Street (-91.43737, 38.70431)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.5 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.97
4.5 gal · 17 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.48 $16.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.57 $19.14
Premium $4.65 $10.47 $20.94
Diesel $5.30 $11.93 $23.87

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Hermann and Saint Charles. The current time is 06:07:16.

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.