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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Marshall, MO is about 163.4 miles (263 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.45 mi
03h 16m
Flight
147.77 mi
237.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.77 mi
Kilometers
237.82 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.45 mi
Kilometers
263.04 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshall
Sat, Apr 25, 4:20 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Sat, Apr 25, 7:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-25T13:04
Arrive Marshall
Sat, Apr 25, 4:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 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
Kingdom City
MO

Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America

From Saint Charles
81.6 mi
01h 38m
To Marshall
81.9 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    149.6 mi · 2 hr 53 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North: Marshall

    2289 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 Business: Marshall

    936 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on South Odell Avenue

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Odell Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Arrow Street

    102 m · 12 sec · East Arrow Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    112 m · 13 sec · North Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Jefferson Avenue

    616 ft · 22 sec · North Jefferson Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Eastwood Street

    87 m · 10 sec · East Eastwood Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Eastwood Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
150 mi · 92%
US 65 North
8.35 mi · 5%
South Odell Avenue
2.75 mi · 2%
First Capitol Drive
1.77 mi · 1%
North Second Street
0.29 mi
US 65 Business
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

150 mi · 02h 53m

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
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
147.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingdom City
01h 38m from Saint Charles
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Mostly Sunny near Marshall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.4 miles (263 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Saint Charles and 81.9 miles from Marshall.

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

The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.76 one way or $43.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

46 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

91 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

115 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Marshall. Straight-line distance: 147.77 mi (237.82 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

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

#2 Marshall

City in Missouri, USA

Population12,885
Coordinates39.1230800, -93.1968700
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Marshall (-93.19687, 39.12308)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.83 L · about $21.76
Round trip
$43.52
11.54 gal · 43.66 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.76 $43.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.54 $49.08
Premium $4.65 $26.85 $53.71
Diesel $5.30 $30.60 $61.21

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Marshall. The current time is 13:04:12.

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.