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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Brookfield, MO is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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
189.15 mi
03h 48m
Flight
154.91 mi
249.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.91 mi
Kilometers
249.3 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.15 mi
Kilometers
304.41 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookfield
Wed, Apr 15, 2:13 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Wed, Apr 15, 6:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-14T22:25
Arrive Brookfield
Wed, Apr 15, 2:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 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
Hannibal
MO

City in Missouri, USA

From Saint Charles
94.4 mi
01h 54m
To Brookfield
94.7 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Second Street

    1551 ft · 1 min · North Second Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto First Capitol Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto First Capitol Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1018 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.5 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Hannibal

    2234 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    73.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    76 m · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road

    2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422

    85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City

    1226 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    85.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 11, US 36 Business: Mendon, Brookfield

    1122 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
85.7 mi · 45%
Avenue of the Saints
73.3 mi · 39%
I 70 West
17.7 mi · 9%
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.84 mi · 3%
Veterans Road
2.22 mi · 1%
First Capitol Drive
1.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

85.7 mi · 01h 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
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
154.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hannibal
01h 54m from Saint Charles
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Charles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Hannibal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Saint Charles and 94.7 miles from Brookfield.

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

The direct path is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Charles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookfield.

Stop Ideas Near Hannibal

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

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

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Quincy

28 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane
RAIL

Fort Madison station

102 mi away
1601 20th Street
RAIL

Macomb

102 mi away
120 East Calhoun Street
RAIL

La Plata

103 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 154.91 mi (249.3 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

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

#2 Brookfield

City in Linn County, Missouri

Population4,178
Coordinates39.7844700, -93.0735300
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Brookfield (-93.07353, 39.78447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.27 L · about $25.19
Round trip
$50.38
13.36 gal · 50.54 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.19 $50.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.41 $56.82
Premium $4.65 $31.09 $62.18
Diesel $5.30 $35.43 $70.86

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 Brookfield. The current time is 22:25:05.

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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.