How far is Saint Charles, MO from Rock Port, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Rock Port, MO is about 347 miles (558.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 290.7 miles (467.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
346.97 mi
06h 33m
Flight
290.66 mi
467.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
290.66 mi
Kilometers
467.77 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
346.97 mi
Kilometers
558.4 km
Drive Time
06h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Port
Wed, May 13, 3:16 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Wed, May 13, 9:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-05-12T20:43
Arrive Rock Port
Wed, May 13, 3:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:33 PM to 2:03 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Charles
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Concordia
MO

City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Charles
173.2 mi
03h 16m
To Rock Port
173.7 mi
03h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Rock Port.

  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

    1.4 km · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I435 N

    1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    20.9 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph

    37.1 mi · 40 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    53.5 mi · 57 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 111: Langdon, Rock Port

    1454 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lewis & Clark Trail

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Lewis & Clark Trail

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Clay Street

    637 ft · 30 sec · West Clay Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Nebraska Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Nebraska Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Nebraska Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
211 mi · 61%
I 29 North
90.7 mi · 26%
I435 N
22.1 mi · 6%
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
7.84 mi · 2%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 2%
Lewis & Clark Trail
2.45 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

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.

Drive Time
06h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.3 mi
290.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concordia
03h 16m from Saint Charles
Leave By
10:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Mostly Sunny near Rock Port.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Rock Port?

The road trip is about 347 miles (558.4 km) and usually takes 06h 33m 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?

Concordia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.2 miles from Saint Charles and 173.7 miles from Rock Port.

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

The direct path is about 290.7 miles (467.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 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 $46.16 one way or $92.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Charles and Mostly Sunny near Rock Port.

Stop Ideas Near Concordia

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

29 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Lee's Summit

70 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

75 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Rock Port. Straight-line distance: 290.66 mi (467.77 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Rock Port

#2 Rock Port

City in Atchison County, Missouri, United States

Population1,183
Coordinates40.4111100, -95.5169300
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Rock Port (-95.51693, 40.41111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 558 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.24 gal
46.35 L · about $46.16
Round trip
$92.31
24.48 gal · 92.7 L
Estimated CO2
108.8 kg one way
Round trip: 217.6 kg / 480 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.16 $92.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.06 $104.11
Premium $4.65 $56.96 $113.93
Diesel $5.30 $64.92 $129.84

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Rock Port. The current time is 20:43:02.

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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.