How far is Holts Summit, MO from Saint Charles, MO?

The driving distance from Holts Summit, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
109.27 mi
01h 43m
Flight
89.04 mi
143.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.04 mi
Kilometers
143.29 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.27 mi
Kilometers
175.85 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM CDT
Return by in Holts Summit
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holts Summit
2026-04-23T04:59
Arrive Saint Charles
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holts Summit
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
New Florence
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Holts Summit
53.4 mi
00h 51m
To Saint Charles
55.9 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holts Summit and Saint Charles.

  1. 1

    Start on East Hillcrest Avenue

    21 m · 8 sec · East Hillcrest Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Summit Drive

    133 m · 16 sec · South Summit Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1209 ft · 40 sec · Center Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 54 East: Fulton

    1153 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    24 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    1220 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    79.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

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

    653 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    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

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto First Capitol Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto MO 94

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Second Street

    1551 ft · 57 sec · South 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 Holts Summit 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
79.9 mi · 73%
US 54 East
24.2 mi · 22%
First Capitol Drive
0.93 mi · 1%
MO 94
0.87 mi · 1%
South Second Street
0.29 mi
I 70 Business
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

79.9 mi · 01h 33m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Florence
00h 51m from Holts Summit
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Holts Summit 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 Holts Summit to Saint Charles?

The road trip is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

New Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Holts Summit and 55.9 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 89 miles (143.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Holts Summit and Mostly Sunny near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near New Florence

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

23 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

54 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

97 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holts Summit and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 89.04 mi (143.29 km).

Holts Summit

#1 Holts Summit

City in Callaway County, Missouri, United States

Population4,519
Coordinates38.6403200, -92.1224100
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hillcrest Avenue (-92.12245, 38.640169)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.6 L · about $14.56
Round trip
$29.11
7.72 gal · 29.2 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.56 $29.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.42 $32.83
Premium $4.65 $17.96 $35.93
Diesel $5.30 $20.47 $40.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Holts Summit and Saint Charles. The current time is 04:59:14.

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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.