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

The driving distance from Maplewood, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21 mi
00h 25m
Flight
14.55 mi
23.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.55 mi
Kilometers
23.41 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21 mi
Kilometers
33.79 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Sun, May 31, 5:22 AM CDT
Return by in Maplewood
Sun, May 31, 5:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maplewood
2026-05-31T04:56
Arrive Saint Charles
Sun, May 31, 5:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maplewood
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Kinloch
MO

City in the U.

From Maplewood
10.3 mi
00h 12m
To Saint Charles
10.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Manchester Road

    2568 ft · 1 min · Manchester Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Hanley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Hanley Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Eager Road

    3052 ft · 1 min · Eager Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 170 North

    2323 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Inner Belt Expressway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Inner Belt Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Kansas City

    2159 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    9 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

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

    841 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

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

    71 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto South Fifth Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Fifth Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1093 ft · 44 sec · Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Second Street

    949 ft · 34 sec · North Second Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maplewood and Saint Charles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
9.38 mi · 45%
Inner Belt Expressway
7.08 mi · 34%
South Hanley Road
1.08 mi · 5%
South Fifth Street
0.99 mi · 5%
Eager Road
0.58 mi · 3%
Manchester Road
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight right

8.97 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kinloch
00h 12m from Maplewood
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Maplewood and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Charles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maplewood to Saint Charles?

The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 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?

Kinloch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Maplewood and 10.7 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Maplewood and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Kinloch

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

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

17 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

19 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

25 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

63 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maplewood and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 14.55 mi (23.41 km).

Maplewood

#1 Maplewood

City in Missouri, United States

Population8,074
Coordinates38.6125500, -90.3245600
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester Road (-90.324533, 38.612655)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.8 L · about $2.79
Round trip
$5.58
1.48 gal · 5.6 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.79 $5.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.15 $6.29
Premium $4.65 $3.44 $6.89
Diesel $5.30 $3.92 $7.85

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Maplewood and Saint Charles. The current time is 04:56:52.

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.