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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Edina, MO is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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
155.93 mi
03h 24m
Flight
131.43 mi
211.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.43 mi
Kilometers
211.52 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.93 mi
Kilometers
250.95 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edina
Mon, Jun 1, 5:36 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Mon, Jun 1, 9:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-06-01T14:11
Arrive Edina
Mon, Jun 1, 5:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 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
10:10 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
Frankford
MO

City in Pike County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Charles
77.9 mi
01h 42m
To Edina
78 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
83°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Avenue of the Saints

    15.7 mi · 19 min · Avenue of the Saints

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1265 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    26.6 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Continue on State Street

    14.5 mi · 22 min · State Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main

    1 m · 1 sec · South Main

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
89.3 mi · 57%
I 70 West
17.7 mi · 11%
State Street
14.5 mi · 9%
Veterans Road
3.19 mi · 2%
First Capitol Drive
1.77 mi · 1%
Paris Gravel Road
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

73.3 mi · 01h 27m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
131.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankford
01h 42m from Saint Charles
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Charles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Frankford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Saint Charles and 78 miles from Edina.

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

The direct path is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.74 one way or $41.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Frankford

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

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

RAIL

Quincy

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

Hermann

88 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

107 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

La Plata

116 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Edina. Straight-line distance: 131.43 mi (211.52 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
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#2 Edina

City in Missouri, U.

Population1,117
Coordinates40.1675400, -92.1726800
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Edina (-92.17268, 40.16754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.5 gal
20.83 L · about $20.74
Round trip
$41.48
11 gal · 41.66 L
Estimated CO2
48.9 kg one way
Round trip: 97.8 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.74 $41.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.39 $46.78
Premium $4.65 $25.60 $51.19
Diesel $5.30 $29.17 $58.34

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Edina. The current time is 14:11:31.

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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.