How far is Saint Charles, MO from Black Jack, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Black Jack, MO is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.72 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.54 mi
18.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.54 mi
Kilometers
18.57 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.72 mi
Kilometers
25.3 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Black Jack
Sun, Apr 19, 6:14 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-19T05:50
Arrive Black Jack
Sun, Apr 19, 6:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Charles
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Hazelwood
MO

Suburb city of St.

From Saint Charles
7.8 mi
00h 12m
To Black Jack
7.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Black Jack.

  1. 1

    Start on North Second Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · North Second Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Tecumseh Street

    61 m · 6 sec · Tecumseh Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Third Street

    1834 ft · 52 sec · North Third Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1007 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Patrick J Bray Memorial Highway

    68 m · 3 sec · Patrick J Bray Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Discovery Bridge

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Discovery Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Officer Scott H Armstrong Memorial Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Officer Scott H Armstrong Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2028 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Pershall Road

    1677 ft · 55 sec · Pershall Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto New Halls Ferry Road

    1348 ft · 25 sec · New Halls Ferry Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mehl Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mehl Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Halls Ferry Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old Halls Ferry Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Parker Road

    120 m · 8 sec · Parker Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parker Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
6.85 mi · 44%
Officer Scott H Armstrong Memorial Highway
3.82 mi · 24%
North Second Street
0.98 mi · 6%
Old Halls Ferry Road
0.76 mi · 5%
Mehl Avenue
0.71 mi · 5%
Discovery Bridge
0.65 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

6.85 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazelwood
00h 12m from Saint Charles
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Sunny near Black Jack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Black Jack?

The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hazelwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Saint Charles and 7.9 miles from Black Jack.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hazelwood

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

21 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

22 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

25 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

60 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Black Jack. Straight-line distance: 11.54 mi (18.57 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Black Jack

#2 Black Jack

Suburb in northern St.

Population6,921
Coordinates38.7933800, -90.2673300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Black Jack (-90.26733, 38.79338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.1 L · about $2.07
Round trip
$4.15
1.1 gal · 4.2 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.07 $4.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.34 $4.68
Premium $4.65 $2.56 $5.12
Diesel $5.30 $2.92 $5.83

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Black Jack. The current time is 05:50:45.

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.