How far is Saint Charles, MO from Terre du Lac, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Terre du Lac, MO is about 76.4 miles (123 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Charles and Terre du Lac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Terre du Lac.
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Start on North Second Street
949 ft ยท 38 sec ยท North Second Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1093 ft ยท 45 sec ยท Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Fifth Street
1.1 mi ยท 3 min ยท South Fifth Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East
1019 ft ยท 14 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi ยท 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
872 ft ยท 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
2339 ft ยท 33 sec
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Continue on I 270 South: Memphis
723 ft ยท 10 sec
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Merge slight left
19 mi ยท 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
1911 ft ยท 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis
2031 ft ยท 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway
1.5 mi ยท 2 min ยท Rosa Parks Highway
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Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi ยท 2 min ยท Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
18.3 mi ยท 20 min ยท Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Farmington, Poplar Bluff
914 ft ยท 20 sec
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Keep slight left
729 ft ยท 18 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
9 m ยท 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
22.8 mi ยท 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO K, MO 47: Bonne Terre, Terre Du Lac
700 ft ยท 19 sec
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Turn right
3212 ft ยท 1 min
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Turn slight left onto Park Avenue
1567 ft ยท 31 sec ยท Park Avenue
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Continue on West School Street
3.8 mi ยท 7 min ยท West School Street
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Turn left onto Rue Terre Bonne
2563 ft ยท 2 min ยท Rue Terre Bonne
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rue Terre Bonne
98 m ยท 14 sec ยท Rue Terre Bonne
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Continue on Rue Terre Bonne
2709 ft ยท 2 min ยท Rue Terre Bonne
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Turn left onto Rue Charlemagne
112 m ยท 19 sec ยท Rue Charlemagne
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Turn right onto Saint Francois Road
1517 ft ยท 1 min ยท Saint Francois Road
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Turn left onto Champs Elysees Drive
1246 ft ยท 56 sec ยท Champs Elysees Drive
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Turn right onto Rue Monshau
748 ft ยท 34 sec ยท Rue Monshau
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Turn right onto Michel Drive
110 m ยท 20 sec ยท Michel Drive
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Continue on Michel Drive
33 m ยท 5 sec ยท Michel Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Michel Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Terre du Lac.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 67 South
Exit the roundabout
22.8 mi ยท 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Terre du Lac?
The road trip is about 76.4 miles (123 km) and usually takes 01h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Barnhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Saint Charles and 38.2 miles from Terre du Lac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.69 one way or $21.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Terre du Lac.
Stop Ideas Near Barnhart
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Washington
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Terre du Lac. Straight-line distance: 60.77 mi (97.8 km).
#1 Saint Charles
A city in St.
| Population | 71,761 |
| Coordinates | 38.7839400, -90.4812300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Terre du Lac
Terre du Lac is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9117200, -90.6254100 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Terre du Lac (-90.62541, 37.91172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $3.98 | $10.69 | $21.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $11.68 | $23.35 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $16.11 | $32.22 |
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 ยท Oct 15, 2026