How far is Saint Charles, MO from Holts Summit, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Holts Summit, MO is about 107 miles (172.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.98 mi
02h 07m
Flight
89.04 mi
143.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.04 mi
Kilometers
143.29 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.98 mi
Kilometers
172.16 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holts Summit
Thu, Apr 23, 8:42 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Thu, Apr 23, 10:49 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 Holts Summit
Thu, Apr 23, 8:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Charles
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
New Florence
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Saint Charles
53.4 mi
01h 03m
To Holts Summit
53.6 mi
01h 03m

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
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Holts Summit.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Holts Summit.

  1. 1

    Start on North Second Street

    1551 ft · 1 min · North Second Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto First Capitol Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto First Capitol Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1018 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    79.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

    1196 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    24.1 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Street

    1146 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Center Street

    688 ft · 21 sec · Center Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Summit Drive

    133 m · 13 sec · South Summit Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Hillcrest Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · East Hillcrest Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hillcrest Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
80.1 mi · 75%
First Capitol Drive
1.77 mi · 2%
Center Street
0.35 mi
North Second Street
0.29 mi
US 54
0.23 mi
South Summit Drive
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

79.9 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Florence
01h 03m from Saint Charles
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holts Summit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Holts Summit?

The road trip is about 107 miles (172.2 km) and usually takes 02h 07m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Saint Charles and 53.6 miles from Holts Summit.

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

The direct path is about 89 miles (143.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.25 one way or $28.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Charles and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holts Summit.

Stop Ideas Near New Florence

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

23 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

54 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

97 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Holts Summit. Straight-line distance: 89.04 mi (143.29 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Holts Summit

#2 Holts Summit

City in Callaway County, Missouri, United States

Population4,519
Coordinates38.6403200, -92.1224100
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Holts Summit (-92.12241, 38.64032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.29 L · about $14.25
Round trip
$28.51
7.56 gal · 28.58 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.25 $28.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.08 $32.15
Premium $4.65 $17.59 $35.18
Diesel $5.30 $20.05 $40.10

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 Holts Summit. 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.