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

The driving distance from Monett, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 266.1 miles (428.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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
266.1 mi
04h 09m
Flight
227.51 mi
366.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.51 mi
Kilometers
366.15 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.1 mi
Kilometers
428.25 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Wed, May 13, 1:04 AM CDT
Return by in Monett
Wed, May 13, 5:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monett
2026-05-12T20:54
Arrive Saint Charles
Wed, May 13, 1:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monett
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
Saint Robert
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From Monett
131.1 mi
02h 04m
To Saint Charles
135 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cleveland Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Cleveland Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Farm Road 2240

    3 mi · 5 min · Farm Road 2240

  3. 3

    Turn left

    28.5 mi · 42 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Springfield

    1127 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

    205.6 mi · 3 hr 44 min · Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

  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 Monett 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
206 mi · 77%
I 270 North
13.2 mi · 5%
I 70 West
3.48 mi · 1%
Farm Road 2240
2.97 mi · 1%
West Cleveland Avenue
1.86 mi · 1%
I 70
1.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

206 mi · 03h 44m

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
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
227.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
02h 04m from Monett
Leave By
8:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monett 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 Monett to Saint Charles?

The road trip is about 266.1 miles (428.2 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Saint Robert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.1 miles from Monett and 135 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 8:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.41 one way or $70.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monett and Sunny near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monett and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 227.51 mi (366.15 km).

Monett

#1 Monett

City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States

Population9,161
Coordinates36.9289500, -93.9277100
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: West Cleveland Avenue (-93.927707, 36.928822)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.39 gal
35.54 L · about $35.41
Round trip
$70.82
18.78 gal · 71.08 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.9 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.41 $70.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.94 $79.87
Premium $4.65 $43.70 $87.40
Diesel $5.30 $49.80 $99.61

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Monett and Saint Charles. The current time is 20:54:48.

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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.