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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Parkville, MO is about 238.7 miles (384.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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
238.66 mi
04h 41m
Flight
227.37 mi
365.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.37 mi
Kilometers
365.91 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.66 mi
Kilometers
384.09 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-23T08:12
Arrive Parkville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 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
7:38 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
Rocheport
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Saint Charles
119.1 mi
02h 20m
To Parkville
119.6 mi
02h 20m

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
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    211.2 mi · 3 hr 59 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on George Brett Super Highway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · George Brett Super Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South: Topeka, Wichita

    1120 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street, Downtown

    905 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on East 13th Street

    982 ft · 26 sec · East 13th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Locust Street

    2485 ft · 60 sec · Locust Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 9 North: Riverside, Parkville

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    97 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    2234 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    18 m · 2 sec · East 12th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 12th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
211 mi · 89%
George Brett Super Highway
6.79 mi · 3%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 2%
Locust Street
3.51 mi · 1%
MO 9 North
3.37 mi · 1%
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

211 mi · 03h 59m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
227.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocheport
02h 20m from Saint Charles
Leave By
7:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parkville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 238.7 miles (384.1 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.1 miles from Saint Charles and 119.6 miles from Parkville.

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

The direct path is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 7:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.75 one way or $63.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parkville.

Stop Ideas Near Rocheport

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

56 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

65 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

103 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

105 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Parkville. Straight-line distance: 227.37 mi (365.91 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

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

#2 Parkville

City in Platte County, Missouri, United States

Population8,329
Coordinates39.1950000, -94.6821800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Parkville (-94.68218, 39.195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.42 gal
31.88 L · about $31.75
Round trip
$63.50
16.84 gal · 63.76 L
Estimated CO2
74.8 kg one way
Round trip: 149.7 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.75 $63.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.81 $71.62
Premium $4.65 $39.19 $78.37
Diesel $5.30 $44.66 $89.32

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 Parkville. The current time is 08:12:00.

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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.