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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Mansfield, MO is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.8 miles (262 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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
201.57 mi
04h 03m
Flight
162.82 mi
262.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.82 mi
Kilometers
262.04 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.57 mi
Kilometers
324.4 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-23T01:45
Arrive Mansfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 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 James
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Charles
100.7 mi
02h 01m
To Mansfield
100.8 mi
02h 01m

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
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    86.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MO E: Rolla

    910 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Tim Bradley Way

    90 m · 6 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Tim Bradley Way

    2010 ft · 49 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto North Bishop Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min · North Bishop Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Elm Street

    1028 ft · 21 sec · South Elm Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Peabody Avenue

    1637 ft · 36 sec · Peabody Avenue

  27. 27

    Take the ramp right toward US 60 West: Mountain Grove

    857 ft · 21 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 31 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 BUS, MO 5 North: Mansfield, Hartville

    1459 ft · 41 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Commercial Street

    96 m · 14 sec · East Commercial Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto City Avenue

    51 m · 13 sec · City Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Jordan Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Jordan Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jordan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
86.4 mi · 43%
North Bishop Avenue
64.3 mi · 32%
US 60 West
27.2 mi · 13%
I 270 South
11.5 mi · 6%
I 70 East
2.85 mi · 1%
Dougherty Ferry Road
2.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

86.4 mi · 01h 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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.8 mi
162.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint James
02h 01m from Saint Charles
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mansfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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 James is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Saint Charles and 100.8 miles from Mansfield.

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

The direct path is about 162.8 miles (262 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 8:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.81 one way or $53.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint James

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

81 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

81 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

82 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 162.82 mi (262.04 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

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

#2 Mansfield

City in Wright County, Missouri, United States

Population1,245
Coordinates37.1067200, -92.5807200
Altitude452
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Mansfield (-92.58072, 37.10672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.93 L · about $26.81
Round trip
$53.62
14.22 gal · 53.86 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.81 $53.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.24 $60.48
Premium $4.65 $33.09 $66.18
Diesel $5.30 $37.71 $75.42

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 Mansfield. The current time is 01:45:46.

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.