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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Greenfield, MO is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.7 miles (331 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
254.5 mi
04h 57m
Flight
205.69 mi
331.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.69 mi
Kilometers
331.02 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.5 mi
Kilometers
409.58 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenfield
Sun, May 31, 8:13 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Sun, May 31, 1:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-05-31T03:16
Arrive Greenfield
Sun, May 31, 8:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
7:04 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
Saint Robert
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Charles
127.1 mi
02h 28m
To Greenfield
127.4 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    196.5 mi · 3 hr 34 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 160: West Bypass, Willard

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    1 km · 55 sec

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Olympian Boulevard

    40 m · 4 sec · Olympian Boulevard

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Olympian Boulevard

    17 mi · 23 min · Olympian Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn straight

    14 mi · 19 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Lilly Street

    1115 ft · 54 sec · Lilly Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Talbutt Street

    56 m · 10 sec · Talbutt Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Allison Avenue

    1394 ft · 1 min · North Allison Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Allison Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
196 mi · 77%
Olympian Boulevard
17 mi · 7%
I 270 South
11.5 mi · 5%
I 70 East
2.85 mi · 1%
Dougherty Ferry Road
2.78 mi · 1%
US 160
2.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

196 mi · 03h 34m

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
04h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
205.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
02h 28m from Saint Charles
Leave By
7:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Charles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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 127.1 miles from Saint Charles and 127.4 miles from Greenfield.

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

The direct path is about 205.7 miles (331 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 7:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.86 one way or $67.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Charles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenfield.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Greenfield. Straight-line distance: 205.69 mi (331.02 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

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

#2 Greenfield

City in Dade County, Missouri, United States

Population1,315
Coordinates37.4153200, -93.8410400
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Greenfield (-93.84104, 37.41532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.98 gal
34 L · about $33.86
Round trip
$67.73
17.96 gal · 68 L
Estimated CO2
79.8 kg one way
Round trip: 159.6 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.86 $67.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.19 $76.38
Premium $4.65 $41.79 $83.59
Diesel $5.30 $47.63 $95.26

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Greenfield. The current time is 03:16:04.

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.