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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Goodman, MO is about 306.1 miles (492.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.3 miles (412.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m 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
306.09 mi
05h 43m
Flight
256.29 mi
412.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.29 mi
Kilometers
412.46 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.09 mi
Kilometers
492.6 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goodman
Wed, May 13, 12:01 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Wed, May 13, 5:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-05-12T18:17
Arrive Goodman
Wed, May 13, 12:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:32 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
Stoutland
MO

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

From Saint Charles
152.9 mi
02h 51m
To Goodman
153.2 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.9 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Dougherty Ferry Road

    1331 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Dougherty Ferry Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Dougherty Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Forest Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    32 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Highway Drive

    748 ft · 14 sec · North Highway Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla

    936 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    260 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South, MO 249 North: Neosho, Fort Smith

    1447 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Neosho, Fort Smith

    22.8 mi · 25 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MO C, MO B: Goodman

    1475 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    2918 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    871 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto Splitlog Avenue

    2807 ft · 1 min · Splitlog Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South School Street

    594 ft · 16 sec · South School Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1820 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Ozark Trail

    972 ft · 43 sec · North Ozark Trail

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Barnes Street

    111 m · 16 sec · Barnes Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Wade Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
260 mi · 85%
I 49 South
23.1 mi · 8%
I 270 South
11.5 mi · 4%
I 70 East
2.85 mi · 1%
Dougherty Ferry Road
2.78 mi · 1%
South Fifth Street
1.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

260 mi · 04h 42m

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
05h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.8 mi
256.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stoutland
02h 51m from Saint Charles
Leave By
5:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Sunny near Goodman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 306.1 miles (492.6 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?

Stoutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.9 miles from Saint Charles and 153.2 miles from Goodman.

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

The direct path is about 256.3 miles (412.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 5:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.73 one way or $81.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Charles and Sunny near Goodman.

Stop Ideas Near Stoutland

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

90 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

118 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Goodman. Straight-line distance: 256.29 mi (412.46 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Goodman

City in McDonald County, Missouri, United States

Population1,258
Coordinates36.7417400, -94.3991100
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Goodman (-94.39911, 36.74174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 493 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.8 gal
40.89 L · about $40.73
Round trip
$81.45
21.6 gal · 81.78 L
Estimated CO2
96 kg one way
Round trip: 192 kg / 423 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.73 $81.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.93 $91.86
Premium $4.65 $50.26 $100.53
Diesel $5.30 $57.28 $114.57

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Goodman. The current time is 18:17:26.

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.