How far is Saint Charles, MO from Doniphan, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Doniphan, 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 150.6 miles (242.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Village in 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 Doniphan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Doniphan.
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Start on North Second Street
949 ft · 38 sec · North Second Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1093 ft · 45 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Fifth Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Fifth Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East
1019 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
872 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
2339 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on I 270 South: Memphis
723 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
19 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
1911 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis
2031 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
18.3 mi · 20 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Farmington, Poplar Bluff
914 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
729 ft · 18 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
112.6 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Corning, Arkansas
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
1651 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
18.2 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Plum Street
52 m · 7 sec · Plum Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plum Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Doniphan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 67 South
Exit the roundabout
113 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Doniphan?
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?
Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Saint Charles and 94.5 miles from Doniphan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 9:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.15 one way or $50.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Charles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Doniphan.
Stop Ideas Near Junction City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Junction City.
Poplar Bluff
Carbondale station
Du Quoin
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Doniphan. Straight-line distance: 150.62 mi (242.4 km).
#1 Saint Charles
A city in St.
| Population | 71,761 |
| Coordinates | 38.7839400, -90.4812300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Doniphan
City in Ripley County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,919 |
| Coordinates | 36.6208900, -90.8234600 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Doniphan (-90.82346, 36.62089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $25.15 | $50.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.37 | $56.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.04 | $62.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.38 | $70.76 |
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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