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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Steele, MO is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190 miles (305.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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
215.42 mi
03h 59m
Flight
189.95 mi
305.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.95 mi
Kilometers
305.69 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.42 mi
Kilometers
346.68 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Steele
Sat, Apr 25, 10:12 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Sat, Apr 25, 2:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-25T06:12
Arrive Steele
Sat, Apr 25, 10:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
9:00 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
Pocahontas
MO

Town in Missouri

From Saint Charles
107.8 mi
01h 59m
To Steele
107.6 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Second Street

    949 ft · 38 sec · North Second Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1093 ft · 45 sec · Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Fifth Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Fifth Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East

    1019 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    872 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    2339 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    723 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    19 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    184.9 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 164, US 61: Steele

    1570 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    20 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
185 mi · 86%
I 270 South
19.6 mi · 9%
I 70 East
2.85 mi · 1%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.51 mi · 1%
South Fifth Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
0.92 mi
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

185 mi · 03h 18m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
190 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pocahontas
01h 59m from Saint Charles
Leave By
9:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Steele.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Pocahontas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.8 miles from Saint Charles and 107.6 miles from Steele.

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

The direct path is about 190 miles (305.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 9:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.66 one way or $57.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Charles and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Steele.

Stop Ideas Near Pocahontas

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

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

RAIL

Carbondale station

45 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
BUS

Marion, IL

66 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Vienna, IL

66 mi away
504 West Vine Street
RAIL

Du Quoin

67 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Steele. Straight-line distance: 189.95 mi (305.69 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

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

#2 Steele

City in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States

Population1,853
Coordinates36.0839600, -89.8292500
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Steele (-89.82925, 36.08396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.6 gal
28.77 L · about $28.66
Round trip
$57.32
15.2 gal · 57.54 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 135.1 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.66 $57.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.32 $64.65
Premium $4.65 $35.37 $70.74
Diesel $5.30 $40.31 $80.62

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Steele. The current time is 06:12:22.

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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.