How far is Houston, MO from Saint Charles, MO?
The driving distance from Houston, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Crawford County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Saint Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Saint Charles.
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Start on the route
54 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
686 ft · 32 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1397 ft · 42 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn left
47.3 mi · 59 min
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Continue on North Bishop Avenue
87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue
56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way
1336 ft · 33 sec · Tim Bradley Way
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Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
564 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
90.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
871 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
551 ft · 12 sec
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Continue on I 270 North: Chicago
2638 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
645 ft · 11 sec
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Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street
841 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 Business: Fifth Street North, Bass Pro Drive, Ameristar Boulevard
71 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Fifth Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Fifth Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1093 ft · 44 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North Second Street
949 ft · 34 sec · North 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 Houston and Saint Charles.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 East
Merge slight left
90.1 mi · 01h 39m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered 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 Houston to Saint Charles?
The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Bourbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Houston and 80 miles from Saint Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 1:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Bourbon
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 Bourbon.
Washington
Hermann
Kirkwood
Jefferson City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 128.77 mi (207.23 km).
#1 Houston
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,085 |
| Coordinates | 37.3261600, -91.9559900 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| 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: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.16 | $42.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.86 | $47.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.11 | $52.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.76 | $59.51 |
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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