How far is Saint Charles, MO from Forsyth, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Forsyth, MO is about 256.6 miles (413 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.5 miles (329.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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 04h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Charles and Forsyth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Forsyth.
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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
10.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dougherty Ferry Road
1331 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Dougherty Ferry Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Dougherty Ferry Road
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Continue on Forest Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto North Highway Drive
748 ft · 14 sec · North Highway Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla
936 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
189.8 mi · 3 hr 25 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson
1412 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
11 mi · 14 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 65
12 mi · 14 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 160: Reed Springs Junction, Forsyth
1165 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight left
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight right onto Rockhill Drive
567 ft · 25 sec · Rockhill Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockhill Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Forsyth.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
190 mi · 03h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forsyth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Forsyth?
The road trip is about 256.6 miles (413 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Saint Robert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.3 miles from Saint Charles and 128.4 miles from Forsyth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.5 miles (329.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 7:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.17 one way or $68.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Charles and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forsyth.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert
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 Saint Robert.
Jefferson City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Forsyth. Straight-line distance: 204.48 mi (329.08 km).
#1 Saint Charles
A city in St.
| Population | 71,761 |
| Coordinates | 38.7839400, -90.4812300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forsyth
County seat of Taney County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,560 |
| Coordinates | 36.6850600, -93.1199000 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forsyth (-93.1199, 36.68506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $34.17 | $68.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.53 | $77.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.17 | $84.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.05 | $96.11 |
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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