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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Piedmont, MO is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.82 mi
02h 54m
Flight
113.19 mi
182.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.19 mi
Kilometers
182.16 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.82 mi
Kilometers
229.84 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piedmont
Wed, Apr 15, 3:04 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Wed, Apr 15, 5:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-15T12:10
Arrive Piedmont
Wed, Apr 15, 3:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Bonne Terre
MO

City

From Saint Charles
71.5 mi
01h 27m
To Piedmont
71.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Farmington, Poplar Bluff

    914 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    729 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    9 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    81.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    842 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    36 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    13.4 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Fir Street

    20 m · 2 sec · East Fir Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fir Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 67 South
81.9 mi · 57%
I 270 South
19.6 mi · 14%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
18.3 mi · 13%
I 70 East
2.85 mi · 2%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.51 mi · 1%
South Fifth Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 67 South

Exit the roundabout

81.4 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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
113.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonne Terre
01h 27m from Saint Charles
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Charles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Piedmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Bonne Terre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Saint Charles and 71.4 miles from Piedmont.

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

The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Charles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Piedmont.

Stop Ideas Near Bonne Terre

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

74 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

81 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

84 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

115 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Piedmont. Straight-line distance: 113.19 mi (182.16 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

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

#2 Piedmont

City in Wayne County, Missouri

Population1,879
Coordinates37.1544900, -90.6956700
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Piedmont (-90.69567, 37.15449)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.08 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.01
10.08 gal · 38.16 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.01 $38.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.44 $42.87
Premium $4.65 $23.46 $46.91
Diesel $5.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Piedmont. The current time is 12:10:13.

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.