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

The driving distance from Morgan, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 178 miles (286.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
178 mi
02h 49m
Flight
148.23 mi
238.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.23 mi
Kilometers
238.55 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178 mi
Kilometers
286.46 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 PM CDT
Return by in Morgan
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgan
2026-04-23T09:24
Arrive Saint Charles
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morgan
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cuba
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Morgan
88.8 mi
01h 24m
To Saint Charles
89.2 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Orchid Drive

    8 m · 1 sec · Orchid Drive

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    79 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Ostrich Drive

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Ostrich Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Morgan Road

    2234 ft · 1 min · Morgan Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morgan Road

    46 m · 4 sec · Morgan Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Morgan Road

    1115 ft · 34 sec · Morgan Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Rolla

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    148.5 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  11. 11

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

    871 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    551 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2638 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

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

    1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

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

    645 ft · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

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

    841 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

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

    71 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto South Fifth Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Fifth Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1093 ft · 44 sec · Jefferson Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Second Street

    949 ft · 34 sec · North Second Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgan 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
149 mi · 84%
I 270 North
13.2 mi · 7%
Ostrich Drive
3.72 mi · 2%
I 70 West
3.48 mi · 2%
Orchid Drive
3.12 mi · 2%
I 70
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

149 mi · 02h 42m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
148.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuba
01h 24m from Morgan
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Morgan and Mostly Sunny near Saint Charles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178 miles (286.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.8 miles from Morgan and 89.2 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.68 one way or $47.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Morgan and Mostly Sunny near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Cuba

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

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

RAIL

Washington

65 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

72 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Jefferson City

88 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

104 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgan and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 148.23 mi (238.55 km).

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#1 Morgan

Unincorporated community in Missouri

Population1,399
Coordinates37.5103200, -92.6765600
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Orchid Drive (-92.676506, 37.510315)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.78 L · about $23.68
Round trip
$47.36
12.56 gal · 47.56 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.68 $47.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.71 $53.42
Premium $4.65 $29.23 $58.45
Diesel $5.30 $33.31 $66.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgan and Saint Charles. The current time is 09:24:56.

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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.