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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Wellsville, MO is about 69.6 miles (112 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.6 mi
01h 30m
Flight
61.82 mi
99.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.82 mi
Kilometers
99.49 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.6 mi
Kilometers
112.01 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wellsville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Sun, Apr 19, 4:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-19T01:41
Arrive Wellsville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Charles
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Truesdale
MO

City in Warren County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Charles
34.7 mi
00h 45m
To Wellsville
34.9 mi
00h 45m

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
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    53 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 19: Hermann, New Florence

    1223 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    52 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    55 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    14.1 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hudson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
53.2 mi · 76%
MO 19
14.4 mi · 21%
First Capitol Drive
1.77 mi · 3%
North Second Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

53 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Truesdale
00h 45m from Saint Charles
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Sunny near Wellsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.6 miles (112 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Truesdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Saint Charles and 34.9 miles from Wellsville.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Truesdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Truesdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Moscow Mills City Hall

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Rating 2.1/5 17 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Truesdale.

RAIL

Hermann

29 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

30 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

68 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

83 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Wellsville. Straight-line distance: 61.82 mi (99.49 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

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

#2 Wellsville

City in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States of America

Population1,133
Coordinates39.0719800, -91.5701600
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Wellsville (-91.57016, 39.07198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.3 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.92 gal · 18.6 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.28 $18.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.46 $20.92
Premium $4.65 $11.45 $22.90
Diesel $5.30 $13.05 $26.10

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 Wellsville. The current time is 01:41:55.

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.