How far is Saint Charles, MO from Moscow Mills, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Moscow Mills, MO is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
32.03 mi
00h 43m
Flight
26.09 mi
41.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.09 mi
Kilometers
41.99 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.03 mi
Kilometers
51.55 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moscow Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Sun, Apr 19, 12:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-18T23:29
Arrive Moscow Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:04 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
Lake Saint Louis
MO

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Charles
16 mi
00h 21m
To Moscow Mills
16 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Moscow Mills.

  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

    11 mi · 14 min · Avenue of the Saints

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO C: Moscow Mills, Old Monroe

    1553 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2953 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
17.7 mi · 55%
Avenue of the Saints
11 mi · 34%
First Capitol Drive
1.77 mi · 6%
US 61 North
0.42 mi · 1%
North Second Street
0.29 mi · 1%
MO C
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

17.5 mi · 00h 22m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
26.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Saint Louis
00h 21m from Saint Charles
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moscow Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Moscow Mills?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Lake Saint Louis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Saint Charles and 16 miles from Moscow Mills.

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

The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moscow Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Saint Louis

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Saint Louis and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 2.4 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company
Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB

Chesterfield , MO
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Saint Louis.

RAIL

Washington

33 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

41 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

54 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Hermann

57 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Moscow Mills. Straight-line distance: 26.09 mi (41.99 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Moscow Mills

#2 Moscow Mills

City in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States

Population3,652
Coordinates38.9478300, -90.9181900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Moscow Mills (-90.91819, 38.94783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.28 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.26 gal · 8.56 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.81 $9.61
Premium $4.65 $5.26 $10.52
Diesel $5.30 $5.99 $11.99

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Moscow Mills. The current time is 23:29:08.

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.