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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Granby, MO is about 282 miles (453.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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
282.03 mi
05h 26m
Flight
242.85 mi
390.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.85 mi
Kilometers
390.83 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.03 mi
Kilometers
453.88 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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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 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granby
Tue, May 5, 6:27 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Tue, May 5, 11:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-05-05T01:01
Arrive Granby
Tue, May 5, 6:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 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
6:06 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
Waynesville
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Charles
140.9 mi
02h 43m
To Granby
141.2 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    233.5 mi · 4 hr 13 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 97: Pierce City, Stotts City

    981 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    806 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Madison Street

    884 ft · 23 sec · East Madison Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Elm Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Commercial Street

    802 ft · 21 sec · East Commercial Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Ford Street

    2426 ft · 48 sec · Ford Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West Newman Avenue

    717 ft · 15 sec · West Newman Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn slight left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Turn right

    13.7 mi · 17 min

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Valley Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
234 mi · 83%
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
Forest Avenue
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

234 mi · 04h 13m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
242.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesville
02h 43m from Saint Charles
Leave By
6:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Granby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 282 miles (453.9 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

Waynesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.9 miles from Saint Charles and 141.2 miles from Granby.

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

The direct path is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.52 one way or $75.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Granby.

Stop Ideas Near Waynesville

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

83 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

118 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Granby. Straight-line distance: 242.85 mi (390.83 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Granby

#2 Granby

City in Missouri, United States

Population2,100
Coordinates36.9192300, -94.2552200
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Granby (-94.25522, 36.91923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.95 gal
37.67 L · about $37.52
Round trip
$75.04
19.9 gal · 75.34 L
Estimated CO2
88.4 kg one way
Round trip: 176.9 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.52 $75.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.32 $84.63
Premium $4.65 $46.31 $92.61
Diesel $5.30 $52.77 $105.55

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Granby. The current time is 01:01:02.

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.