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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Noel, MO is about 320.6 miles (516 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.1 miles (431.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
320.61 mi
06h 02m
Flight
268.05 mi
431.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.05 mi
Kilometers
431.39 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.61 mi
Kilometers
515.97 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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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 06h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Noel
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-23T06:23
Arrive Noel
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Charles
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lebanon
MO

City in Laclede County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Charles
160.2 mi
03h 01m
To Noel
160.4 mi
03h 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 Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    260 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South, MO 249 North: Neosho, Fort Smith

    1447 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Neosho, Fort Smith

    24.1 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 59, US 71 Business: Goodman, Anderson

    1415 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North State Highway 59

    1 km · 56 sec · North State Highway 59

  23. 23

    Continue on Marshall Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Marshall Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 59

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto North Cliffside Drive

    5 mi · 7 min · North Cliffside Drive

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Cliffside Drive

    1692 ft · 35 sec · North Cliffside Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1197 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    70 m · 10 sec · Railroad Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
260 mi · 81%
I 49 South
24.3 mi · 8%
I 270 South
11.5 mi · 4%
North Cliffside Drive
5.28 mi · 2%
MO 59
4.93 mi · 2%
I 70 East
2.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

260 mi · 04h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.5 mi
268.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
03h 01m from Saint Charles
Leave By
11:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Mostly Cloudy near Noel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 320.6 miles (516 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.2 miles from Saint Charles and 160.4 miles from Noel.

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

The direct path is about 268.1 miles (431.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.65 one way or $85.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

109 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Noel. Straight-line distance: 268.05 mi (431.39 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

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

#2 Noel

City in Missouri, United States

Population1,808
Coordinates36.5456300, -94.4852200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Noel (-94.48522, 36.54563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 516 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.31 gal
42.83 L · about $42.65
Round trip
$85.30
22.62 gal · 85.66 L
Estimated CO2
100.5 kg one way
Round trip: 201 kg / 443 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.65 $85.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.10 $96.20
Premium $4.65 $52.64 $105.27
Diesel $5.30 $59.99 $119.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Noel. The current time is 06:23:43.

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.