How far is Saint Charles, MO from Ashland, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Ashland, MO is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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 Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Ashland.
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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
99 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly
1177 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
1089 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit straight toward US 63 South: Jefferson City
2329 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right
1058 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Broadway
14 m · 1 sec · East Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Broadway
1072 ft · 29 sec · East Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward East Broadway
80 m · 7 sec · East Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Broadway
10 m · 1 sec · East Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Ashland.
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
99 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Ashland?
The road trip is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
New Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Saint Charles and 57.9 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.39 one way or $30.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near New Florence
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 New Florence.
Hermann
Washington
Jefferson City
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 95.65 mi (153.94 km).
#1 Saint Charles
A city in St.
| Population | 71,761 |
| Coordinates | 38.7839400, -90.4812300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
City in Boone County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 4,031 |
| Coordinates | 38.7744800, -92.2571300 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-92.25713, 38.77448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.39 | $30.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.35 | $34.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
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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