How far is Saint Charles, MO from Appleton City, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Appleton City, MO is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.2 miles (315.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Charles and Appleton City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Appleton City.
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Start on North Second Street
1551 ft · 1 min · North Second Street
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Turn right onto First Capitol Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive
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Turn left onto First Capitol Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West
1018 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
150 mi · 2 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Sedalia
1094 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
30.5 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit right toward MO 52 West: Windsor
57 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Whiteman Road
30.4 mi · 45 min · Whiteman Road
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Take the ramp left
9.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 52 West: Montrose
1677 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right
11.8 mi · 21 min
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Turn slight left
6.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
4 m · 1 sec · North Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Appleton City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
150 mi · 02h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Charles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Appleton City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Appleton City?
The road trip is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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 120.7 miles from Saint Charles and 121 miles from Appleton City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.2 miles (315.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.17 one way or $64.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Charles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Appleton City.
Stop Ideas Near Rocheport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rocheport.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
Hermann
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Appleton City. Straight-line distance: 196.21 mi (315.77 km).
#1 Saint Charles
A city in St.
| Population | 71,761 |
| Coordinates | 38.7839400, -90.4812300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Appleton City
City in St.
| Population | 1,080 |
| Coordinates | 38.1905800, -94.0293900 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Appleton City (-94.02939, 38.19058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $32.17 | $64.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.28 | $72.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.70 | $79.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.24 | $90.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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