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

The driving distance from Roubidoux, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
168.26 mi
02h 50m
Flight
130.61 mi
210.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.61 mi
Kilometers
210.19 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.26 mi
Kilometers
270.79 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Sun, May 3, 3:40 AM CDT
Return by in Roubidoux
Sun, May 3, 6:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roubidoux
2026-05-03T00:49
Arrive Saint Charles
Sun, May 3, 3:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roubidoux
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
Leasburg
MO

Village in Crawford County, Missouri

From Roubidoux
82.8 mi
01h 25m
To Saint Charles
85.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Flat Rock Road

    559 ft · 27 sec · Flat Rock Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Roubidoux Road

    95 m · 14 sec · Roubidoux Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Gladden Road

    3 mi · 12 min · Gladden Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.3 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    16.4 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    33.8 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way

    1336 ft · 33 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    564 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    90.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  13. 13

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

    871 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    551 ft · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2638 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

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

    1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

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

    645 ft · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

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

    841 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

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

    71 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto South Fifth Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Fifth Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1093 ft · 44 sec · Jefferson Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Second Street

    949 ft · 34 sec · North Second Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roubidoux 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
90.2 mi · 54%
I 270 North
13.2 mi · 8%
I 70 West
3.48 mi · 2%
Gladden Road
3 mi · 2%
I 70
1.05 mi · 1%
South Fifth Street
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

90.1 mi · 01h 39m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
130.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leasburg
01h 25m from Roubidoux
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roubidoux 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 Roubidoux to Saint Charles?

The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Leasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Roubidoux and 85.4 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.40 one way or $44.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leasburg

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

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

RAIL

Washington

58 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

69 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Jefferson City

93 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

95 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roubidoux and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 130.61 mi (210.19 km).

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#1 Roubidoux

Township in Texas County, Missouri, USA

Population1,647
Coordinates37.4225500, -92.1479400
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Flat Rock Road (-92.147955, 37.421996)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.48 L · about $22.40
Round trip
$44.80
11.88 gal · 44.96 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.40 $44.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.26 $50.53
Premium $4.65 $27.64 $55.29
Diesel $5.30 $31.51 $63.01

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Roubidoux and Saint Charles. The current time is 00:49:55.

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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.