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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Billings, MO is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.68 mi
04h 31m
Flight
205.1 mi
330.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.1 mi
Kilometers
330.08 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.68 mi
Kilometers
379.29 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Billings
Sun, Apr 12, 3:26 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Sun, Apr 12, 7:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-12T10:54
Arrive Billings
Sun, Apr 12, 3:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Charles
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Newburg
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Charles
117.7 mi
02h 15m
To Billings
117.9 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Second Street

    949 ft · 38 sec · North Second Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1093 ft · 45 sec · Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Fifth Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Fifth Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East

    1019 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    2339 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    723 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Dougherty Ferry Road

    1331 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Dougherty Ferry Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Dougherty Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Forest Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    32 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Highway Drive

    748 ft · 14 sec · North Highway Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla

    936 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    201.8 mi · 3 hr 39 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MO MM, MO B

    1040 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    96 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    8.8 mi · 13 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northwest Jefferson Avenue

    61 m · 9 sec · Northwest Jefferson Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left

    43 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Billings.

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
202 mi · 86%
I 270 South
11.5 mi · 5%
I 70 East
2.85 mi · 1%
Dougherty Ferry Road
2.78 mi · 1%
South Fifth Street
1.1 mi
Forest Avenue
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

202 mi · 03h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
205.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newburg
02h 15m from Saint Charles
Leave By
7:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Billings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.7 miles from Saint Charles and 117.9 miles from Billings.

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

The direct path is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 7:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.37 one way or $62.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Billings.

Stop Ideas Near Newburg

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

97 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

106 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Billings. Straight-line distance: 205.1 mi (330.08 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
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#2 Billings

City in Missouri, USA

Population1,115
Coordinates37.0675500, -93.5521400
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Billings (-93.55214, 37.06755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.32 gal
31.48 L · about $31.37
Round trip
$62.75
16.64 gal · 62.96 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.9 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.37 $62.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.38 $70.77
Premium $4.65 $38.72 $77.44
Diesel $5.30 $44.13 $88.26

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Billings. The current time is 10:54:24.

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.