How far is Saint Charles, MO from Mount Pleasant, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Mount Pleasant, MO is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
138.86 mi
02h 46m
Flight
113.99 mi
183.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.99 mi
Kilometers
183.45 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.86 mi
Kilometers
223.47 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-18T22:49
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Montgomery City
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Saint Charles
69.3 mi
01h 23m
To Mount Pleasant
69.5 mi
01h 23m

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
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Mount Pleasant.

  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

    55.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Road 54-66

    52 m · 7 sec · County Road 54-66

  9. 9

    Continue on Storage Road

    657 ft · 31 sec · Storage Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Oakwood Road

    1320 ft · 58 sec · Oakwood Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Oakwood Road

    2514 ft · 2 min · Oakwood Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old 54

    679 ft · 30 sec · Old 54

  13. 13

    Continue on Doyle Road

    1459 ft · 1 min · Doyle Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Doyle Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
80.1 mi · 58%
First Capitol Drive
1.77 mi · 1%
Oakwood Road
0.73 mi · 1%
North Second Street
0.29 mi
Doyle Road
0.28 mi
US 54
0.23 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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
114 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery City
01h 23m from Saint Charles
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Montgomery City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Saint Charles and 69.5 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 114 miles (183.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery City

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

31 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

63 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

105 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 113.99 mi (183.45 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mount Pleasant

Unincorporated community in Missouri

Population4,830
Coordinates38.3680900, -92.5235200
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Mount Pleasant (-92.52352, 38.36809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.55 L · about $18.48
Round trip
$36.96
9.8 gal · 37.1 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.48 $36.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.84 $41.68
Premium $4.65 $22.80 $45.61
Diesel $5.30 $25.99 $51.98

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 Mount Pleasant. The current time is 22:49:44.

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.