How far is Saint Charles, MO from Warsaw, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Warsaw, MO is about 195 miles (313.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195 mi
04h 05m
Flight
161.2 mi
259.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.2 mi
Kilometers
259.43 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
195 mi
Kilometers
313.83 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warsaw
Thu, Apr 30, 10:07 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Thu, Apr 30, 2:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-30T06:02
Arrive Warsaw
Thu, Apr 30, 10:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Charles
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Bloomfield
MO

Town in Callaway County, Missouri, USA

From Saint Charles
97.4 mi
02h 02m
To Warsaw
97.6 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Charles and Warsaw.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Warsaw.

  1. 1

    Start on North Second Street

    1551 ft · 1 min · North Second Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto First Capitol Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto First Capitol Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1018 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    79.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

    1196 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    31.9 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO C

    946 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southwest Boulevard

    656 ft · 28 sec · Southwest Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left

    21.9 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    26 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    13.1 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    27.9 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward US 65 South: Warsaw, Springfield

    1372 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    15.4 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 North: Warsaw, Clinton

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 7 North: Warsaw, Clinton

    31 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1108 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Seminary Street

    69 m · 12 sec · Seminary Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    32 m · 5 sec · West Washington Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Warsaw.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
80.1 mi · 41%
US 65 South
15.7 mi · 8%
First Capitol Drive
1.77 mi · 1%
North Second Street
0.29 mi
MO 7 North
0.24 mi
US 54
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
161.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Bloomfield
02h 02m from Saint Charles
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Warsaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Warsaw?

The road trip is about 195 miles (313.8 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

New Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Saint Charles and 97.6 miles from Warsaw.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Charles and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Warsaw.

Stop Ideas Near New Bloomfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Bloomfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Bloomfield.

RAIL

Jefferson City

17 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

57 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

95 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

99 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 161.2 mi (259.43 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Warsaw

#2 Warsaw

City in Missouri, United States

Population2,217
Coordinates38.2430800, -93.3818700
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Warsaw (-93.38187, 38.24308)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.05 L · about $25.94
Round trip
$51.89
13.76 gal · 52.1 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.94 $51.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.26 $58.52
Premium $4.65 $32.02 $64.04
Diesel $5.30 $36.49 $72.98

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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There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Warsaw. The current time is 06:02:23.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.