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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Ozark, MO is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.1 miles (309.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.22 mi
04h 20m
Flight
192.1 mi
309.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.1 mi
Kilometers
309.15 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.22 mi
Kilometers
367.29 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ozark
Wed, May 20, 3:24 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Wed, May 20, 7:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-05-19T23:04
Arrive Ozark
Wed, May 20, 3:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Charles
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Doolittle
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Charles
114 mi
02h 10m
To Ozark
114.2 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 mph N
Destination
55°F
Tonight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 19 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    189.8 mi · 3 hr 25 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson

    1412 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway

    11 mi · 14 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 Busienss, MO 14: Nixa

    1286 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Jackson Road

    580 ft · 25 sec · West Jackson Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Jackson Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Jackson Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    30 m · 4 sec · West Church Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
190 mi · 83%
I 270 South
11.5 mi · 5%
Schoolcraft Freeway
11 mi · 5%
American Legion Memorial Highway
4.55 mi · 2%
I 70 East
2.85 mi · 1%
Dougherty Ferry Road
2.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

190 mi · 03h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
192.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doolittle
02h 10m from Saint Charles
Leave By
8:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Charles and Chance Rain Showers near Ozark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km) and usually takes 04h 20m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Doolittle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114 miles from Saint Charles and 114.2 miles from Ozark.

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

The direct path is about 192.1 miles (309.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.36 one way or $60.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Charles and Chance Rain Showers near Ozark.

Stop Ideas Near Doolittle

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

75 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

94 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

103 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Ozark. Straight-line distance: 192.1 mi (309.15 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

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

#2 Ozark

City in Alabama

Population21,052
Coordinates37.0208900, -93.2060200
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Ozark (-93.20602, 37.02089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.05 gal
30.49 L · about $30.36
Round trip
$60.71
16.1 gal · 60.98 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 143.1 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.36 $60.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.24 $68.47
Premium $4.65 $37.46 $74.93
Diesel $5.30 $42.70 $85.39

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 · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Ozark. The current time is 23:04:08.

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.