How far is Monroe City, MO from Saint Charles, MO?

The driving distance from Monroe City, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
111.47 mi
01h 55m
Flight
90.07 mi
144.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.07 mi
Kilometers
144.95 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.47 mi
Kilometers
179.4 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Fri, Apr 17, 1:26 AM CDT
Return by in Monroe City
Fri, Apr 17, 3:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe City
2026-04-16T23:31
Arrive Saint Charles
Fri, Apr 17, 1:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroe City
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
Eolia
MO

Village in Pike County, Missouri, United States

From Monroe City
57.6 mi
00h 57m
To Saint Charles
53.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Monroe City and Saint Charles.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1353 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1930 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 24 East, US 36 East, MO 110 East: Hannibal

    1671 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road

    1167 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422

    85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422

  10. 10

    Continue on Paris Gravel Road

    2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    37 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    17.1 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

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

    653 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    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

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto First Capitol Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto MO 94

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Second Street

    1551 ft · 57 sec · South 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 Monroe City and Saint Charles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
73.7 mi · 66%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
17.1 mi · 15%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
10.8 mi · 10%
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.85 mi · 5%
Veterans Road
2.33 mi · 2%
5th Street
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

73.7 mi · 01h 27m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eolia
00h 57m from Monroe City
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monroe City and 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 Monroe City to Saint Charles?

The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Eolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from Monroe City and 53.9 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.82 one way or $29.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monroe City and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Eolia

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

69 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

75 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

84 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Quincy

86 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe City and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 90.07 mi (144.95 km).

Monroe City

#1 Monroe City

City in Monroe County, Missouri, United States

Population2,438
Coordinates39.6536500, -91.7346100
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-91.734652, 39.653649)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.89 L · about $14.82
Round trip
$29.64
7.86 gal · 29.78 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.82 $29.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.71 $33.43
Premium $4.65 $18.29 $36.58
Diesel $5.30 $20.84 $41.69

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe City and Saint Charles. The current time is 23:31:11.

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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.