How far is Saint Charles, MO from Shrewsbury, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Shrewsbury, MO is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in west St.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Charles and Shrewsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Shrewsbury.
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Start on North Second Street
949 ft · 38 sec · North Second Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1093 ft · 45 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Fifth Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Fifth Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East
1019 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
872 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
2339 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on I 270 South: Memphis
723 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Big Bend Road
1264 ft · 29 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Bend Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Big Bend Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 44 East
1038 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Shrewsbury.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 270 South
Merge slight left
12 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Sunny near Shrewsbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Shrewsbury?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Saint Charles and 11.7 miles from Shrewsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Saint Charles and Sunny near Shrewsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Westwood
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 Westwood.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Shrewsbury. Straight-line distance: 15.48 mi (24.91 km).
#1 Saint Charles
A city in St.
| Population | 71,761 |
| Coordinates | 38.7839400, -90.4812300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shrewsbury
Suburb of St.
| Population | 6,063 |
| Coordinates | 38.5903300, -90.3367800 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shrewsbury (-90.33678, 38.59033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
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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