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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cooper County, Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Second Street
1551 ft · 1 min · North Second Street
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Turn right onto First Capitol Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive
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Turn left onto First Capitol Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West
1018 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
211.2 mi · 3 hr 59 min
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on George Brett Super Highway
1.4 km · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
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Continue on I435 N
1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 152 West
1696 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alexander Doniphan Memorial Highway
10 mi · 12 min · Alexander Doniphan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Amity Avenue
1228 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto North Amity Avenue
2898 ft · 1 min · North Amity Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest Barry Road
2201 ft · 47 sec · Northwest Barry Road
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Turn left onto Northwest Potomac Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Northwest Potomac Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boonville.
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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).
#1 Saint Charles
A city in St.
| Population | 71,761 |
| Coordinates | 38.7839400, -90.4812300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Weatherby Lake
City in Platte County, Missouri
| Population | 2,086 |
| Coordinates | 39.2377800, -94.6960700 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Weatherby Lake (-94.69607, 39.23778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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