How far is Saint Charles, MO from Hamilton, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Hamilton, MO is about 239.8 miles (385.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.5 miles (321 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Shelby County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Charles and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Hamilton.
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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
17.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Hannibal
2234 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
73.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left
76 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road
2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422
85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City
1226 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
136.6 mi · 2 hr 38 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13, US 36 Business: Hamilton
781 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Davis Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Hamilton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
137 mi · 02h 38m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 239.8 miles (385.9 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Hunnewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.7 miles from Saint Charles and 120 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.5 miles (321 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 7:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.90 one way or $63.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Charles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Hunnewell
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 Hunnewell.
Quincy
La Plata
Hermann
Fort Madison station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 199.47 mi (321.01 km).
#1 Saint Charles
A city in St.
| Population | 71,761 |
| Coordinates | 38.7839400, -90.4812300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamilton
City in Caldwell County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,691 |
| Coordinates | 39.7436200, -93.9982700 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton (-93.99827, 39.74362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $31.90 | $63.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.98 | $71.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.37 | $78.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.87 | $89.74 |
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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