How far is Saint Charles, MO from Terre Haute, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Terre Haute, MO is about 249.2 miles (401.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Shelby County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Charles and Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Terre Haute.
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Start on North Second Street
1551 ft · 1 min · North Second Street
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Turn right onto First Capitol Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive
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Turn left onto First Capitol Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West
1018 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
17.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Hannibal
2234 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
73.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left
76 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road
2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422
85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City
1226 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
52.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Macon, Kirksville
1054 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto North Missouri Street
54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min · North Missouri Street
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Turn left
37.2 mi · 55 min
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
50 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Terre Haute.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
73.3 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Drizzle leaving Saint Charles and Patchy Drizzle near Terre Haute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 249.2 miles (401.1 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?
Hunnewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.5 miles from Saint Charles and 124.8 miles from Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.17 one way or $66.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle around Saint Charles and Patchy Drizzle near Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near Hunnewell
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 Hunnewell.
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Fort Madison station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 185.87 mi (299.13 km).
#1 Saint Charles
A city in St.
| Population | 71,761 |
| Coordinates | 38.7839400, -90.4812300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Terre Haute
Terre Haute is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4394600, -93.2341000 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Terre Haute (-93.2341, 40.43946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $33.17 | $66.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $36.46 | $72.92 |
| Premium | $4.51 | $39.67 | $79.34 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $52.70 | $105.41 |
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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