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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Hazelwood, MO is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.46 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6 mi
9.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6 mi
Kilometers
9.66 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.46 mi
Kilometers
13.61 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hazelwood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-23T06:35
Arrive Hazelwood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Charles
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Bridgeton
MO

City in St.

From Saint Charles
4.2 mi
00h 07m
To Hazelwood
4.2 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Second Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · North Second Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Tecumseh Street

    61 m · 6 sec · Tecumseh Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Third Street

    1834 ft · 52 sec · North Third Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1007 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Patrick J Bray Memorial Highway

    68 m · 3 sec · Patrick J Bray Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Discovery Bridge

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Discovery Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Officer Scott H Armstrong Memorial Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Officer Scott H Armstrong Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2028 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

    1689 ft · 24 sec · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward McDonnell Boulevard

    1661 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on McDonnell Boulevard South

    122 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto McDonnell Boulevard

    2377 ft · 48 sec · McDonnell Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on James S McDonnell Boulevard

    1701 ft · 37 sec · James S McDonnell Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Fee Fee Road

    1550 ft · 1 min · Fee Fee Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Chapel Ridge Drive

    1163 ft · 51 sec · Chapel Ridge Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chapel Ridge Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
188.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Officer Scott H Armstrong Memorial Highway
3.82 mi · 45%
North Second Street
0.98 mi · 12%
McDonnell Boulevard
0.76 mi · 9%
Discovery Bridge
0.65 mi · 8%
North Third Street
0.54 mi · 6%
I 270 North
0.38 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Officer Scott H Armstrong Memorial Highway

Continue on Officer Scott H Armstrong Memorial Highway

3.82 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgeton
00h 07m from Saint Charles
Leave By
8:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Mostly Sunny near Hazelwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bridgeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Saint Charles and 4.2 miles from Hazelwood.

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

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bridgeton

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

21 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

24 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

28 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

57 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Hazelwood. Straight-line distance: 6 mi (9.66 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

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

#2 Hazelwood

Suburb city of St.

Population25,042
Coordinates38.7714400, -90.3709500
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Hazelwood (-90.37095, 38.77144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.13 L · about $1.13
Round trip
$2.26
0.6 gal · 2.26 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.13 $2.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.28 $2.55
Premium $4.65 $1.40 $2.79
Diesel $5.30 $1.59 $3.18

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Hazelwood. The current time is 06:35:31.

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.