How far is Saint Charles, MO from Elsberry, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Elsberry, MO is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Elsberry.
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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
1.5 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West
1018 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana
725 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 79: Elsberry, Clarksville, Louisiana
572 ft · 12 sec
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Turn straight
28.1 mi · 37 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Elsberry.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
28.1 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
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A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Mostly Sunny near Elsberry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Elsberry?
The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Old Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Saint Charles and 19.1 miles from Elsberry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Charles and Mostly Sunny near Elsberry.
Stop Ideas Near Old Monroe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
City of O'Fallon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Monroe.
Washington
Kirkwood
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Elsberry. Straight-line distance: 30.96 mi (49.83 km).
#1 Saint Charles
A city in St.
| Population | 71,761 |
| Coordinates | 38.7839400, -90.4812300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elsberry
City in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,098 |
| Coordinates | 39.1667200, -90.7809600 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elsberry (-90.78096, 39.16672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.05 | $10.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.11 | $14.21 |
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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