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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Stover, MO is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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
161.19 mi
03h 20m
Flight
137.6 mi
221.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.6 mi
Kilometers
221.44 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.19 mi
Kilometers
259.41 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stover
Tue, May 5, 10:49 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Tue, May 5, 2:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-05-05T07:29
Arrive Stover
Tue, May 5, 10:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:20 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
Kingdom City
MO

Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America

From Saint Charles
80.5 mi
01h 40m
To Stover
80.7 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

    1196 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    31.9 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO C

    946 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southwest Boulevard

    656 ft · 28 sec · Southwest Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left

    21.9 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    26 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    13.1 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    11.4 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    738 ft · 33 sec · North Oak Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Oak Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
80.1 mi · 50%
First Capitol Drive
1.77 mi · 1%
North Second Street
0.29 mi
US 54
0.23 mi
MO C
0.18 mi
North Oak Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

79.9 mi · 01h 34m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
137.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingdom City
01h 40m from Saint Charles
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Stover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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 80.5 miles from Saint Charles and 80.7 miles from Stover.

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

The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.46 one way or $42.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Stover.

Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

46 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

91 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

115 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Stover. Straight-line distance: 137.6 mi (221.44 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
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#2 Stover

City in Missouri, United States

Population1,096
Coordinates38.4408600, -92.9918700
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Stover (-92.99187, 38.44086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.69 gal
21.53 L · about $21.46
Round trip
$42.91
11.38 gal · 43.06 L
Estimated CO2
50.6 kg one way
Round trip: 101.1 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.46 $42.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.20 $48.40
Premium $4.65 $26.48 $52.96
Diesel $5.30 $30.18 $60.36

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Stover. The current time is 07:29:05.

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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.