How far is Lone Jack, MO from Saint Charles, MO?
The driving distance from Lone Jack, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 216.9 miles (349.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.8 miles (320 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in the state of Missouri.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lone Jack and Saint Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lone Jack and Saint Charles.
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Start on the route
101 m · 26 sec
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Turn right onto North Bynum Road
842 ft · 23 sec · North Bynum Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 50 East: Warrensburg, Sedalia
1038 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left
106 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto South Outer Belt Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · South Outer Belt Road
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Continue on South Broadway Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · South Broadway Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
1426 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41 mi · 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
99 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business, MO 94: First Capitol Drive, Lewis and Clark Trail
653 ft · 14 sec
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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
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Turn straight onto First Capitol Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive
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Turn slight right onto MO 94
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto South Second Street
1551 ft · 57 sec · South 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 Lone Jack 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.
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.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Lone Jack 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 Lone Jack to Saint Charles?
The road trip is about 216.9 miles (349.1 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.2 miles from Lone Jack and 109.7 miles from Saint Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.8 miles (320 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.85 one way or $57.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Lone Jack and Sunny near Saint Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
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 Columbia.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
Hermann
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lone Jack and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 198.84 mi (320 km).
#1 Lone Jack
City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,378 |
| Coordinates | 38.8708400, -94.1738300 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| 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: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.85 | $57.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.54 | $65.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.60 | $71.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.58 | $81.15 |
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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