How far is Saint Charles, MO from Bonne Terre, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Bonne Terre, MO is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.71 mi
01h 26m
Flight
59.61 mi
95.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.61 mi
Kilometers
95.94 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.71 mi
Kilometers
113.8 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bonne Terre
Wed, Apr 15, 3:11 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Wed, Apr 15, 4:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-15T13:45
Arrive Bonne Terre
Wed, Apr 15, 3:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Charles
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Barnhart
MO

Census designated place

From Saint Charles
35.4 mi
00h 43m
To Bonne Terre
35.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Bonne Terre.

  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

    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

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Farmington, Poplar Bluff

    914 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    729 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    9 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    22.8 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MO K, MO 47: Bonne Terre, Terre Du Lac

    700 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    3212 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Park Avenue

    1567 ft · 34 sec · Park Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Division Street

    4 m · 1 sec · North Division Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Division Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 67 South
23.2 mi · 33%
I 270 South
19.6 mi · 28%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
18.3 mi · 26%
I 70 East
2.85 mi · 4%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.51 mi · 2%
South Fifth Street
1.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 67 South

Exit the roundabout

22.8 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
59.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barnhart
00h 43m from Saint Charles
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Charles and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bonne Terre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Bonne Terre?

The road trip is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Barnhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Saint Charles and 35.4 miles from Bonne Terre.

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

The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Charles and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bonne Terre.

Stop Ideas Near Barnhart

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

26 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

35 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

59 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

66 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Bonne Terre. Straight-line distance: 59.61 mi (95.94 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Bonne Terre

#2 Bonne Terre

City

Population6,824
Coordinates37.9231100, -90.5554000
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Bonne Terre (-90.5554, 37.92311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.45 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
5 gal · 18.9 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.43 $18.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.63 $21.27
Premium $4.65 $11.64 $23.27
Diesel $5.30 $13.26 $26.52

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Bonne Terre. The current time is 13:45:05.

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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.