How far is Saint Charles, MO from Dardenne Prairie, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Dardenne Prairie, MO is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Charles and Dardenne Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Dardenne Prairie.
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Start on North Second Street
1551 ft · 1 min · North Second Street
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Turn right onto First Capitol Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive
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Turn left onto First Capitol Drive
12.3 mi · 17 min · First Capitol Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward MO K
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO K North
131 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight right
808 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Monet Drive
901 ft · 45 sec · Monet Drive
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Turn left onto Renoir Drive
890 ft · 44 sec · Renoir Drive
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Turn left onto Van Gogh Drive
1123 ft · 56 sec · Van Gogh Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rembrandt Drive
90 m · 13 sec · Rembrandt Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rembrandt Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Dardenne Prairie.
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.
First Capitol Drive
Turn left onto First Capitol Drive
12.3 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dardenne Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Dardenne Prairie?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Cottleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Saint Charles and 8.1 miles from Dardenne Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dardenne Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Cottleville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
City of O'Fallon
Vinita Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cottleville.
Kirkwood
Washington
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Dardenne Prairie. Straight-line distance: 13.38 mi (21.54 km).
#1 Saint Charles
A city in St.
| Population | 71,761 |
| Coordinates | 38.7839400, -90.4812300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dardenne Prairie
City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 13,397 |
| Coordinates | 38.7695000, -90.7290200 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dardenne Prairie (-90.72902, 38.7695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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