How far is La Monte, MO from Saint Charles, MO?

The driving distance from La Monte, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
178.48 mi
02h 53m
Flight
158.57 mi
255.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.57 mi
Kilometers
255.19 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.48 mi
Kilometers
287.23 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Sun, Apr 19, 6:53 AM CDT
Return by in La Monte
Sun, Apr 19, 9:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Monte
2026-04-19T04:00
Arrive Saint Charles
Sun, Apr 19, 6:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Monte
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
Kingdom City
MO

Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America

From La Monte
90.7 mi
01h 26m
To Saint Charles
87.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Monte and Saint Charles.

  1. 1

    Start on West Pine Street

    67 m · 12 sec · West Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street

    1989 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pleasant Green Road

    29 m · 4 sec · Pleasant Green Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward US 65 South

    727 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left

    17.9 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

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

    1866 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    99 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

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

    653 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    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

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto First Capitol Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto MO 94

    1.4 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Second Street

    1551 ft · 57 sec · South Second Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Monte 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
101 mi · 56%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
45.3 mi · 25%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.73 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.58 mi · 1%
First Capitol Drive
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

99 mi · 01h 57m

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
158.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingdom City
01h 26m from La Monte
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving La Monte 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 La Monte to Saint Charles?

The road trip is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from La Monte and 87.8 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.76 one way or $47.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kingdom City, 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 Kingdom City.

RAIL

Jefferson City

46 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

91 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

115 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Monte and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 158.57 mi (255.19 km).

La Monte

#1 La Monte

City in Pettis County, Missouri, United States

Population1,137
Coordinates38.7741800, -93.4252100
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: West Pine Street (-93.425197, 38.774402)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.84 L · about $23.76
Round trip
$47.51
12.6 gal · 47.68 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.76 $47.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.79 $53.59
Premium $4.65 $29.32 $58.64
Diesel $5.30 $33.42 $66.83

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between La Monte and Saint Charles. The current time is 04:00:01.

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.