How far is Saint Charles, MO from Warson Woods, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Warson Woods, MO is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.88 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.3 mi
21.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.3 mi
Kilometers
21.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.88 mi
Kilometers
30.38 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warson Woods
Sun, Apr 19, 8:38 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Sun, Apr 19, 9:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-19T08:08
Arrive Warson Woods
Sun, Apr 19, 8:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Charles
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Creve Coeur
MO

City in St.

From Saint Charles
9.4 mi
00h 15m
To Warson Woods
9.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Warson Woods.

  1. 1

    Start on North Second Street

    949 ft · 38 sec · North Second Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1093 ft · 45 sec · Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Fifth Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Fifth Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East

    1019 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    872 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    2339 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    723 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 100: Manchester Road

    1507 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 100 East: Manchester Road East

    1501 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 100 East: Manchester Road

    87 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on MO 100 East: Manchester Road

    634 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Manchester Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Manchester Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Andrew Drive

    759 ft · 34 sec · Andrew Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Warson Woods Drive

    632 ft · 30 sec · Warson Woods Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Forestview Drive

    85 m · 12 sec · Forestview Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forestview Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 South
9.73 mi · 52%
Manchester Road
3.59 mi · 19%
I 70 East
2.85 mi · 15%
South Fifth Street
1.1 mi · 6%
MO 100 East
0.46 mi · 2%
MO 100
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 270 South

Merge slight left

9.15 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
13.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Creve Coeur
00h 15m from Saint Charles
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Sunny near Warson Woods.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Warson Woods?

The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Creve Coeur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Saint Charles and 9.4 miles from Warson Woods.

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

The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Charles and Sunny near Warson Woods.

Stop Ideas Near Creve Coeur

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Creve Coeur, 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 Creve Coeur.

RAIL

Kirkwood

9 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

19 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

37 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

52 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Warson Woods. Straight-line distance: 13.3 mi (21.4 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Warson Woods

#2 Warson Woods

City in Missouri, United States

Population1,895
Coordinates38.6072700, -90.3834500
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Warson Woods (-90.38345, 38.60727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.52 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.05
1.34 gal · 5.04 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.53 $5.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.65 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.30 $3.55 $7.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Warson Woods. The current time is 08:08:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.