How far is Saint Charles, MO from Weatherby Lake, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Weatherby Lake, MO is about 247.4 miles (398.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.4 miles (367.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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
247.43 mi
04h 48m
Flight
228.42 mi
367.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.42 mi
Kilometers
367.61 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.43 mi
Kilometers
398.2 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weatherby Lake
Sat, May 2, 10:50 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Sat, May 2, 3:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-05-02T06:02
Arrive Weatherby Lake
Sat, May 2, 10:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 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
Boonville
MO

City in Cooper County, Missouri, USA

From Saint Charles
123.5 mi
02h 24m
To Weatherby Lake
124 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Weatherby Lake.

  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

    211.2 mi · 3 hr 59 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on George Brett Super Highway

    1.4 km · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I435 N

    1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 152 West

    1696 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Alexander Doniphan Memorial Highway

    10 mi · 12 min · Alexander Doniphan Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Amity Avenue

    1228 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Amity Avenue

    2898 ft · 1 min · North Amity Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northwest Barry Road

    2201 ft · 47 sec · Northwest Barry Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northwest Potomac Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · Northwest Potomac Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Potomac Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
211 mi · 85%
Alexander Doniphan Memorial Highway
10 mi · 4%
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
7.84 mi · 3%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 2%
I435 N
4.6 mi · 2%
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

211 mi · 03h 59m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
228.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boonville
02h 24m from Saint Charles
Leave By
7:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Sunny near Weatherby Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Weatherby Lake?

The road trip is about 247.4 miles (398.2 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Boonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from Saint Charles and 124 miles from Weatherby Lake.

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

The direct path is about 228.4 miles (367.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 7:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.92 one way or $65.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Charles and Sunny near Weatherby Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Boonville

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

51 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Jefferson City

66 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Warrensburg

89 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Weatherby Lake. Straight-line distance: 228.42 mi (367.61 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Weatherby Lake

#2 Weatherby Lake

City in Platte County, Missouri

Population2,086
Coordinates39.2377800, -94.6960700
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Weatherby Lake (-94.69607, 39.23778)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 398 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.73 gal
33.05 L · about $32.92
Round trip
$65.84
17.46 gal · 66.1 L
Estimated CO2
77.6 kg one way
Round trip: 155.2 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.92 $65.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.13 $74.26
Premium $4.65 $40.63 $81.26
Diesel $5.30 $46.30 $92.61

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Weatherby Lake. The current time is 06:02:13.

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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.