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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Laclede County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Second Street
949 ft · 38 sec · North Second Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1093 ft · 45 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Fifth Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Fifth Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East
1019 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
872 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
2339 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on I 270 South: Memphis
723 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dougherty Ferry Road
1331 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Dougherty Ferry Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Dougherty Ferry Road
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Continue on Forest Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto North Highway Drive
748 ft · 14 sec · North Highway Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla
936 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
260 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South, MO 249 North: Neosho, Fort Smith
1447 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Neosho, Fort Smith
24.1 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 59, US 71 Business: Goodman, Anderson
1415 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto North State Highway 59
1 km · 56 sec · North State Highway 59
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Continue on Marshall Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Marshall Street
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Continue on State Highway 59
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left onto North Cliffside Drive
5 mi · 7 min · North Cliffside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Cliffside Drive
1692 ft · 35 sec · North Cliffside Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
1197 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
70 m · 10 sec · Railroad Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebanon.
Jefferson City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Noel. Straight-line distance: 268.05 mi (431.39 km).
#1 Saint Charles
A city in St.
| Population | 71,761 |
| Coordinates | 38.7839400, -90.4812300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Noel
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,808 |
| Coordinates | 36.5456300, -94.4852200 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Noel (-94.48522, 36.54563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 516 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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