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

The driving distance from Leesville, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 210.6 miles (338.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.56 mi
03h 24m
Flight
168.2 mi
270.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.2 mi
Kilometers
270.69 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.56 mi
Kilometers
338.86 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Thu, Apr 30, 11:59 AM CDT
Return by in Leesville
Thu, Apr 30, 3:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesville
2026-04-30T08:34
Arrive Saint Charles
Thu, Apr 30, 11:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leesville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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 Bloomfield
MO

Town in Callaway County, Missouri, USA

From Leesville
99 mi
01h 42m
To Saint Charles
111.6 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    11.9 mi · 21 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 52 East: Cole Camp

    1533 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 52

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 52

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    21.2 mi · 30 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    13.1 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    4 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    30 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    21.9 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southwest Boulevard

    1102 ft · 42 sec · Southwest Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward US 54 East: Fulton

    746 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto C. F. “Red” Whaley Expressway

    31.9 mi · 35 min · C. F. “Red” Whaley Expressway

  16. 16

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

    1220 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

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

  18. 18

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

    653 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    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

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto First Capitol Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto MO 94

    1.4 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Second Street

    1551 ft · 57 sec · South Second Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesville 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
79.9 mi · 38%
C. F. “Red” Whaley Expressway
31.9 mi · 15%
West Main Street
24.7 mi · 12%
State Highway 52
3.02 mi · 1%
First Capitol Drive
0.93 mi
MO 94
0.87 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
168.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Bloomfield
01h 42m from Leesville
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leesville 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 Leesville to Saint Charles?

The road trip is about 210.6 miles (338.9 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Leesville and 111.6 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.02 one way or $56.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leesville and Mostly Sunny near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near New Bloomfield

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

17 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

57 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

95 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesville and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 168.2 mi (270.69 km).

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#1 Leesville

Unincorporated community in Missouri

Population1,018
Coordinates38.3486300, -93.5446500
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast Highway Pp (-93.544338, 38.348597)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.13 L · about $28.02
Round trip
$56.04
14.86 gal · 56.26 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.02 $56.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.60 $63.20
Premium $4.65 $34.58 $69.16
Diesel $5.30 $39.41 $78.82

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Leesville and Saint Charles. The current time is 08:34:48.

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.