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

The driving distance from Marshfield, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
196.19 mi
02h 58m
Flight
165.48 mi
266.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.48 mi
Kilometers
266.32 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.19 mi
Kilometers
315.74 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Sun, Apr 26, 6:09 PM CDT
Return by in Marshfield
Sun, Apr 26, 9:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marshfield
2026-04-26T15:10
Arrive Saint Charles
Sun, Apr 26, 6:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marshfield
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
Saint James
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Marshfield
97.9 mi
01h 29m
To Saint Charles
98.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Clay Street

    153 m · 24 sec · North Clay Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Jackson Street

    3140 ft · 2 min · West Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1008 ft · 31 sec · West Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Spur Drive

    1 km · 1 min · Spur Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Rolla

    944 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    174.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  7. 7

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

    871 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    551 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2638 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

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

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    645 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

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

    841 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

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

    71 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto South Fifth Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Fifth Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1093 ft · 44 sec · Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Second Street

    949 ft · 34 sec · North Second Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshfield 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
175 mi · 89%
I 270 North
13.2 mi · 7%
I 70 West
3.48 mi · 2%
I 70
1.05 mi · 1%
South Fifth Street
0.99 mi · 1%
Spur Drive
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

175 mi · 03h 10m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
165.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint James
01h 29m from Marshfield
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marshfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saint Charles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Saint James is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Marshfield and 98.3 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.10 one way or $52.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint James

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

81 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

81 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

82 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marshfield and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 165.48 mi (266.32 km).

Marshfield

#1 Marshfield

City in Missouri

Population7,678
Coordinates37.3386600, -92.9071200
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: North Clay Street (-92.907439, 37.338663)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.21 L · about $26.10
Round trip
$52.19
13.84 gal · 52.42 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.10 $52.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.43 $58.86
Premium $4.65 $32.21 $64.41
Diesel $5.30 $36.70 $73.41

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Marshfield and Saint Charles. The current time is 15:10:57.

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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.