How far is Saint Charles, MO from Spanish Lake, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Spanish Lake, MO is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Halfway Point
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Suburb city of St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Charles and Spanish Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Spanish Lake.
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Start on North Second Street
1.6 km · 3 min · North Second Street
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Continue on Tecumseh Street
61 m · 6 sec · Tecumseh Street
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Continue on North Third Street
1834 ft · 52 sec · North Third Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1007 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patrick J Bray Memorial Highway
68 m · 3 sec · Patrick J Bray Memorial Highway
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Continue on Discovery Bridge
1.1 km · 49 sec · Discovery Bridge
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Continue on Officer Scott H Armstrong Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Officer Scott H Armstrong Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
2028 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bellefontaine Road
1081 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Bellefontaine Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bellefontaine Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bellefontaine Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Spanish Lake.
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.
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
9.72 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Sunny near Spanish Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Spanish Lake?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Hazelwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Saint Charles and 8.8 miles from Spanish Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Charles and Sunny near Spanish Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Hazelwood
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 Hazelwood.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Spanish Lake. Straight-line distance: 14.29 mi (23 km).
#1 Saint Charles
A city in St.
| Population | 71,761 |
| Coordinates | 38.7839400, -90.4812300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spanish Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 19,650 |
| Coordinates | 38.7878300, -90.2159400 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spanish Lake (-90.21594, 38.78783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
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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