How far is Saint Charles, MO from Tipton, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Tipton, MO is about 147 miles (236.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Charles and Tipton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Tipton.
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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
79.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
1196 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
29.6 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 South, US 50
66 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 63 South, US 50
724 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 West: Sedalia
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
25.5 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Randolph Street
771 ft · 38 sec · Randolph Street
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Turn left onto East Cooper Street
106 m · 17 sec · East Cooper Street
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Turn right onto South Osage Avenue
152 m · 22 sec · South Osage Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Osage Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Tipton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Sunny near Tipton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Tipton?
The road trip is about 147 miles (236.5 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Saint Charles and 73.6 miles from Tipton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Charles and Sunny near Tipton.
Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City
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 Kingdom City.
Jefferson City
Hermann
Washington
Sedalia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Tipton. Straight-line distance: 124.23 mi (199.93 km).
#1 Saint Charles
A city in St.
| Population | 71,761 |
| Coordinates | 38.7839400, -90.4812300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tipton
Town in Missouri
| Population | 2,880 |
| Coordinates | 38.6555800, -92.7799200 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tipton (-92.77992, 38.65558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.07 | $44.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.15 | $48.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
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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