How far is Saint Charles, MO from Monroe City, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Monroe City, MO is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
115.2 mi
02h 23m
Flight
90.07 mi
144.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.07 mi
Kilometers
144.95 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.2 mi
Kilometers
185.39 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe City
Fri, Apr 17, 3:36 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Fri, Apr 17, 5:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-17T01:12
Arrive Monroe City
Fri, Apr 17, 3:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Eolia
MO

Village in Pike County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Charles
57.6 mi
01h 11m
To Monroe City
57.6 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Monroe City.

  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

    17.5 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Hannibal

    2234 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    73.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    76 m · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road

    2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422

    85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City

    1226 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West, US 36 Business, MO Z: Monroe City, Paris, Moberly

    1822 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2267 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on 5th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1353 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
73.3 mi · 64%
I 70 West
17.7 mi · 15%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
10.7 mi · 9%
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.84 mi · 5%
Veterans Road
2.22 mi · 2%
First Capitol Drive
1.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

73.3 mi · 01h 27m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eolia
01h 11m from Saint Charles
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Charles and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monroe City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Monroe City?

The road trip is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Eolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from Saint Charles and 57.6 miles from Monroe City.

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

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.35 one way or $30.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eolia

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

69 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

75 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

84 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Quincy

86 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Monroe City. Straight-line distance: 90.07 mi (144.95 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Monroe City

#2 Monroe City

City in Monroe County, Missouri, United States

Population2,438
Coordinates39.6536500, -91.7346100
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Monroe City (-91.73461, 39.65365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.39 L · about $15.35
Round trip
$30.70
8.14 gal · 30.78 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.35 $30.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.31 $34.62
Premium $4.65 $18.94 $37.88
Diesel $5.30 $21.59 $43.17

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Monroe City. The current time is 01:12:50.

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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.