How far is Saint Charles, MO from Troy, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Troy, MO is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Charles and Troy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Troy.
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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
14.7 mi · 18 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 47: Troy, Winfield
933 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 47 South: Troy
50 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
1499 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto North Lincoln Drive
1334 ft · 30 sec · North Lincoln Drive
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Turn right onto East Cherry Street
2220 ft · 44 sec · East Cherry Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Cherry Street
20 m · 2 sec · East Cherry Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Cherry Street
1052 ft · 27 sec · East Cherry Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
30 m · 6 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right
30 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 Troy.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
17.5 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Troy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Troy?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Lake Saint Louis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Saint Charles and 18.1 miles from Troy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Troy.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Saint Louis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
City of O'Fallon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Saint Louis.
Washington
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Hermann
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Troy. Straight-line distance: 30.07 mi (48.39 km).
#1 Saint Charles
A city in St.
| Population | 71,761 |
| Coordinates | 38.7839400, -90.4812300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Troy
City in Lincoln County, Montana, USA
| Population | 13,341 |
| Coordinates | 38.9794900, -90.9807000 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Troy (-90.9807, 38.97949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
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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