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

The driving distance from Lebanon, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
167.67 mi
02h 33m
Flight
140.86 mi
226.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.86 mi
Kilometers
226.69 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.67 mi
Kilometers
269.84 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Sat, May 30, 5:24 PM CDT
Return by in Lebanon
Sat, May 30, 7:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-05-30T14:50
Arrive Saint Charles
Sat, May 30, 5:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lebanon
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
Leasburg
MO

Village in Crawford County, Missouri

From Lebanon
83.6 mi
01h 16m
To Saint Charles
84 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Commercial Street

    5 m · 8 sec · East Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward I 44 East: Rolla

    1431 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    146.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    871 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    551 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2638 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    645 ft · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street

    841 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 Business: Fifth Street North, Bass Pro Drive, Ameristar Boulevard

    71 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto South Fifth Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Fifth Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1093 ft · 44 sec · Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Second Street

    949 ft · 34 sec · North Second Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lebanon 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
147 mi · 88%
I 270 North
13.2 mi · 8%
I 70 West
3.48 mi · 2%
South Jefferson Avenue
1.12 mi · 1%
I 70
1.05 mi · 1%
South Fifth Street
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

147 mi · 02h 40m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
140.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leasburg
01h 16m from Lebanon
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lebanon 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 Lebanon to Saint Charles?

The road trip is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Leasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Lebanon and 84 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.32 one way or $44.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lebanon and Partly Sunny near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Leasburg

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

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

RAIL

Washington

58 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

69 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Jefferson City

93 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

95 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 140.86 mi (226.69 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

City in Laclede County, Missouri, United States

Population14,881
Coordinates37.6806000, -92.6637900
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: East Commercial Street (-92.663769, 37.680584)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.92 gal
22.4 L · about $22.32
Round trip
$44.65
11.84 gal · 44.8 L
Estimated CO2
52.6 kg one way
Round trip: 105.2 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.32 $44.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.18 $50.36
Premium $4.65 $27.55 $55.10
Diesel $5.30 $31.40 $62.80

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lebanon and Saint Charles. The current time is 14:50:34.

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.