How far is Saint Charles, MO from Garden City, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Garden City, MO is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.7 miles (323 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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City 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 Garden City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Garden City.
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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
196.5 mi · 3 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO Z, MO D: Bates City, Napoleon
1229 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
119 m · 16 sec
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Continue on East Old US 40 Highway
947 ft · 31 sec · East Old US 40 Highway
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Turn left onto North Second Street
1775 ft · 50 sec · North Second Street
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Continue on South 2nd Street
872 ft · 30 sec · South 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East State Route Z
10.2 mi · 14 min · East State Route Z
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Turn right
1716 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight left
86 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight right
1594 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn right
7.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto West Pacific Street
1654 ft · 35 sec · West Pacific Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
7.7 mi · 14 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right
6.6 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
4.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1179 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
842 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Garden City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
196 mi · 03h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Sunny near Garden City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Garden City?
The road trip is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.3 miles from Saint Charles and 119.7 miles from Garden City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.7 miles (323 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 7:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.83 one way or $63.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Charles and Sunny near Garden City.
Stop Ideas Near Rocheport
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 Rocheport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Garden City. Straight-line distance: 200.71 mi (323.01 km).
#1 Saint Charles
A city in St.
| Population | 71,761 |
| Coordinates | 38.7839400, -90.4812300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garden City
City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,638 |
| Coordinates | 38.5611200, -94.1913300 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garden City (-94.19133, 38.56112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $31.83 | $63.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.90 | $71.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.28 | $78.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.77 | $89.53 |
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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