How far is Saint Charles, MO from Washington County, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Washington County, MO is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
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.
City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Charles and Washington County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Washington County.
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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
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
872 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
2339 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on I 270 South: Memphis
723 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 30: Gravois Road
1580 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 30 West: Fenton
93 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 141: Fenton, Valley Park
1188 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 21 South: Hillsboro
1043 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
19.8 mi · 23 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left
2501 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
29.3 mi · 46 min
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Turn right onto East High Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East High Street
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Turn straight
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
2765 ft · 2 min
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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 Washington County.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue straight
29.3 mi · 00h 46m
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 Washington County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Washington County?
The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Saint Charles and 42.3 miles from Washington County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 2:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.89 one way or $23.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington County.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro
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 Hillsboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Washington County. Straight-line distance: 60.73 mi (97.74 km).
#1 Saint Charles
A city in St.
| Population | 71,761 |
| Coordinates | 38.7839400, -90.4812300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washington County
County in Missouri, United States
| Population | 24,604 |
| Coordinates | 37.9616800, -90.8774200 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington County (-90.87742, 37.96168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $3.98 | $11.89 | $23.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $14.07 | $28.15 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $17.90 | $35.81 |
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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