How far is Saint Charles, MO from Velda Village Hills, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Velda Village Hills, MO is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Charles and Velda Village Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Velda Village Hills.
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Start on North Second Street
949 ft · 38 sec · North Second Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1093 ft · 45 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Fifth Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Fifth Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East
1019 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO N: Florissant Road, University Boulevard
2947 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MO N: University of Missouri–Saint Louis, Touhill Arts Center, Florissant Road, University Boulevard
131 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto University Boulevard
1300 ft · 24 sec · University Boulevard
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Continue on Florissant Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Florissant Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Natural Bridge Road
55 m · 3 sec · Natural Bridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Natural Bridge Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Natural Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Avondale Avenue
1888 ft · 1 min · Avondale Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Myron Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · Myron Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Myron Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Velda Village Hills.
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 East
Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Sunny near Velda Village Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Velda Village Hills?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Ann is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Saint Charles and 7.5 miles from Velda Village Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Charles and Sunny near Velda Village Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Ann
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 Saint Ann.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Velda Village Hills. Straight-line distance: 12.28 mi (19.76 km).
#1 Saint Charles
A city in St.
| Population | 71,761 |
| Coordinates | 38.7839400, -90.4812300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Velda Village Hills
City in St.
| Population | 1,026 |
| Coordinates | 38.6906100, -90.2873400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Velda Village Hills (-90.28734, 38.69061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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