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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Riverview, MO is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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
171.82 mi
03h 44m
Flight
144.24 mi
232.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.24 mi
Kilometers
232.13 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.82 mi
Kilometers
276.52 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverview
Thu, Apr 23, 10:08 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 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 Riverview
Thu, Apr 23, 10:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:30 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

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
Fulton
MO

City in and county seat of Callaway County, Missouri

From Saint Charles
85.8 mi
01h 52m
To Riverview
86 mi
01h 52m

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
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

    1196 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    31.9 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO C

    946 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southwest Boulevard

    656 ft · 28 sec · Southwest Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left

    21.9 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    26 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    13.1 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    7.8 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    88 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Possum Trot Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Possum Trot Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Possum Trot Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Possum Trot Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Possum Trot Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
80.1 mi · 47%
Possum Trot Road
1.95 mi · 1%
First Capitol Drive
1.77 mi · 1%
North Second Street
0.29 mi
US 54
0.23 mi
MO C
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

79.9 mi · 01h 34m

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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
144.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fulton
01h 52m from Saint Charles
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Fulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.8 miles from Saint Charles and 86 miles from Riverview.

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

The direct path is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Charles and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverview.

Stop Ideas Near Fulton

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

35 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

47 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

87 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

112 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Riverview. Straight-line distance: 144.24 mi (232.13 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

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

#2 Riverview

Village in St.

Population2,821
Coordinates38.2758600, -93.0696400
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Riverview (-93.06964, 38.27586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.95 L · about $22.85
Round trip
$45.70
12.12 gal · 45.9 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.85 $45.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.77 $51.55
Premium $4.65 $28.20 $56.41
Diesel $5.30 $32.14 $64.28

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 Riverview. The current time is 06:23:39.

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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.