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

The driving distance from Piedmont, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 152.9 miles (246 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
152.84 mi
02h 33m
Flight
113.19 mi
182.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.19 mi
Kilometers
182.16 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.84 mi
Kilometers
245.98 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Wed, Apr 15, 12:36 PM CDT
Return by in Piedmont
Wed, Apr 15, 3:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piedmont
2026-04-15T10:03
Arrive Saint Charles
Wed, Apr 15, 12:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Piedmont
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
Bonne Terre
MO

City

From Piedmont
72.1 mi
01h 16m
To Saint Charles
80.7 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fir Street

    20 m · 4 sec · East Fir Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    13.7 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2815 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    545 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    81 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1750 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1735 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 23 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 Piedmont 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
82.4 mi · 54%
I 55 North
20.9 mi · 14%
I 270 West
19.2 mi · 13%
I 70 West
3.48 mi · 2%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 1%
I 70
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

81 mi · 01h 33m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
113.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonne Terre
01h 16m from Piedmont
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Piedmont and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Charles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.9 miles (246 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Bonne Terre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Piedmont and 80.7 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.33 one way or $40.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Piedmont and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Bonne Terre

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

74 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

81 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

84 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

115 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Piedmont and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 113.19 mi (182.16 km).

Piedmont

#1 Piedmont

City in Wayne County, Missouri

Population1,879
Coordinates37.1544900, -90.6956700
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: East Fir Street (-90.695627, 37.15454)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.42 L · about $20.33
Round trip
$40.65
10.78 gal · 40.84 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.33 $40.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.92 $45.85
Premium $4.65 $25.09 $50.17
Diesel $5.30 $28.59 $57.18

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Piedmont and Saint Charles. The current time is 10:03:18.

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.