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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Bloomfield, MO is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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
166.58 mi
03h 21m
Flight
134.56 mi
216.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.56 mi
Kilometers
216.55 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.58 mi
Kilometers
268.08 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomfield
Sun, Apr 12, 3:56 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Sun, Apr 12, 7:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-12T12:34
Arrive Bloomfield
Sun, Apr 12, 3:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:18 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
Saint Mary
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Saint Charles
83.3 mi
01h 40m
To Bloomfield
83.3 mi
01h 40m

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
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Second Street

    1551 ft · 55 sec · North Second Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto First Capitol Drive

    1079 ft · 44 sec · First Capitol Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Fifth Street

    1.6 km · 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

    19 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    101 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

    954 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

    49 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Nash Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Nash Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 25 South: Delta

    58 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 25 South: Delta

    30.3 mi · 45 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Prairie Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Prairie Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Missouri Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West Missouri Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Missouri Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
101 mi · 61%
MO 25 South
30.4 mi · 18%
I 270 South
19.6 mi · 12%
Nash Road
5.58 mi · 3%
I 70 East
2.85 mi · 2%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

101 mi · 01h 48m

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
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
134.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Mary
01h 40m from Saint Charles
Leave By
10:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Charles and Partly Sunny near Bloomfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Saint Mary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Saint Charles and 83.3 miles from Bloomfield.

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

The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Charles and Partly Sunny near Bloomfield.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Mary

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

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

RAIL

Du Quoin

64 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

67 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

86 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

88 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 134.56 mi (216.55 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Bloomfield

#2 Bloomfield

City in Stoddard County, Missouri, USA

Population1,819
Coordinates36.8858900, -89.9292600
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Bloomfield (-89.92926, 36.88589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.25 L · about $22.17
Round trip
$44.35
11.76 gal · 44.5 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.17 $44.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.01 $50.02
Premium $4.65 $27.37 $54.73
Diesel $5.30 $31.19 $62.38

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 Bloomfield. The current time is 12:34:54.

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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.