How far is Saint Charles, MO from Bethany, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Bethany, MO is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Charles and Bethany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Bethany.
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Start on North Second Street
949 ft · 38 sec · North Second Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1093 ft · 45 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Fifth Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Fifth Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East
1019 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
872 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
2339 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on I 270 South: Memphis
723 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
19 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
1911 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis
2031 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
126.7 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Dexter, Poplar Bluff
2865 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 25, US 60 Business: Dexter, Bloomfield
1579 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
10.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto West Main Avenue
6.7 mi · 12 min · West Main Avenue
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Turn left
3 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto County Road 102
1.3 km · 3 min · County Road 102
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 102
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Bethany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
127 mi · 02h 16m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Charles and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Bethany?
The road trip is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Longtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Saint Charles and 99.7 miles from Bethany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.55 one way or $53.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Charles and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethany.
Stop Ideas Near Longtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Bethany. Straight-line distance: 151.76 mi (244.24 km).
#1 Saint Charles
A city in St.
| Population | 71,761 |
| Coordinates | 38.7839400, -90.4812300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethany
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,049 |
| Coordinates | 36.6117200, -90.0692600 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethany (-90.06926, 36.61172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $26.55 | $53.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.94 | $59.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.76 | $65.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.34 | $74.68 |
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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