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

The driving distance from Parkville, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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
241.16 mi
03h 41m
Flight
227.37 mi
365.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.37 mi
Kilometers
365.91 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.16 mi
Kilometers
388.11 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Thu, Apr 23, 8:41 AM CDT
Return by in Parkville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkville
2026-04-23T04:59
Arrive Saint Charles
Thu, Apr 23, 8:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parkville
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
Rocheport
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Parkville
119.3 mi
01h 50m
To Saint Charles
121.9 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 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 Parkville and Saint Charles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 12th Street

    18 m · 8 sec · East 12th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South: Kansas City

    1558 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Broadway Boulevard

    536 ft · 18 sec · Broadway Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    1438 ft · 26 sec · West 6th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East

    721 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on George Brett Super Highway

    2089 ft · 39 sec · George Brett Super Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on George Brett Super Highway

    2797 ft · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on George Brett Super Highway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · George Brett Super Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    99 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  22. 22

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

    653 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

    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

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto First Capitol Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto MO 94

    1.4 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Second Street

    1551 ft · 57 sec · South Second Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkville 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
153 mi · 64%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 23%
George Brett Super Highway
8.05 mi · 3%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 2%
US 169 South
3.78 mi · 2%
East Street
3.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

99 mi · 01h 57m

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
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
227.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocheport
01h 50m from Parkville
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Parkville 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 Parkville to Saint Charles?

The road trip is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.3 miles from Parkville and 121.9 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.09 one way or $64.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Parkville and Mostly Sunny near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Rocheport

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

56 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

65 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

103 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

105 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkville and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 227.37 mi (365.91 km).

Parkville

#1 Parkville

City in Platte County, Missouri, United States

Population8,329
Coordinates39.1950000, -94.6821800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: East 12th Street (-94.682178, 39.195006)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 388 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.51 gal
32.21 L · about $32.09
Round trip
$64.18
17.02 gal · 64.42 L
Estimated CO2
75.6 kg one way
Round trip: 151.3 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.09 $64.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.19 $72.39
Premium $4.65 $39.61 $79.21
Diesel $5.30 $45.14 $90.27

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 Parkville and Saint Charles. The current time is 04:59:36.

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.