How far is Saint Charles, MO from Salisbury, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Salisbury, MO is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Charles and Salisbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Salisbury.
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Start on North Second Street
1551 ft · 1 min · North Second Street
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Turn right onto First Capitol Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive
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Turn left onto First Capitol Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West
1018 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
99 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly
1058 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto US 63 North: Moberly
53 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35.6 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Moberly
1076 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right
35 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
21 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto North Weber Avenue
2216 ft · 47 sec · North Weber Avenue
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
859 ft · 24 sec · East 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Salisbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
99 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salisbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Salisbury?
The road trip is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Saint Charles and 79.8 miles from Salisbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132 miles (212.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 10:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Charles and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salisbury.
Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kingdom City.
Jefferson City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 132.03 mi (212.48 km).
#1 Saint Charles
A city in St.
| Population | 71,761 |
| Coordinates | 38.7839400, -90.4812300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salisbury
City in Chariton County, Missouri, USA
| Population | 1,510 |
| Coordinates | 39.4239200, -92.8015800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salisbury (-92.80158, 39.42392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.23 | $42.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.94 | $47.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.20 | $52.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.86 | $59.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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