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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.13 mi
03h 48m
Flight
150.62 mi
242.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.62 mi
Kilometers
242.4 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.13 mi
Kilometers
304.37 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 Doniphan
Sat, Apr 18, 10:27 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Sat, Apr 18, 2:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-18T06:38
Arrive Doniphan
Sat, Apr 18, 10:27 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
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Junction City
MO

Village in Missouri, United States

From Saint Charles
94.6 mi
01h 54m
To Doniphan
94.5 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph WSW

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.

  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

    112.6 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Corning, Arkansas

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1651 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    18.2 mi · 27 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Plum Street

    52 m · 7 sec · Plum Street

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 67 South
142 mi · 75%
I 270 South
19.6 mi · 10%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
18.3 mi · 10%
I 70 East
2.85 mi · 2%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.51 mi · 1%
South Fifth Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
150.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction City
01h 54m from Saint Charles
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

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.

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

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Poplar Bluff

92 mi away
400 South Main St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

96 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

104 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

112 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Doniphan. Straight-line distance: 150.62 mi (242.4 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

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

#2 Doniphan

City in Ripley County, Missouri, United States

Population1,919
Coordinates36.6208900, -90.8234600
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Doniphan (-90.82346, 36.62089)

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
6.67 gal
25.26 L · about $25.15
Round trip
$50.31
13.34 gal · 50.52 L
Estimated CO2
59.3 kg one way
Round trip: 118.6 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Doniphan. The current time is 06:38:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.