How far is Kirkwood, MO from Saint Charles, MO?
The driving distance from Kirkwood, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkwood and Saint Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkwood and Saint Charles.
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Start on West Adams Avenue
2499 ft · 1 min · West Adams Avenue
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Turn right onto North Geyer Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Geyer Road
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Turn left onto Manchester Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Manchester Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North
1028 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 11 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 Kirkwood and Saint Charles.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Kirkwood and Partly Sunny near Saint Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkwood to Saint Charles?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Maryland Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Kirkwood and 9.4 miles from Saint Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Kirkwood and Partly Sunny near Saint Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Maryland Heights
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 Maryland Heights.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkwood and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 14.43 mi (23.22 km).
#1 Kirkwood
Suburb of St.
| Population | 27,866 |
| Coordinates | 38.5833900, -90.4067800 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
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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