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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Weston, MO is about 264 miles (424.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.9 miles (387.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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
263.96 mi
05h 06m
Flight
240.93 mi
387.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.93 mi
Kilometers
387.74 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.96 mi
Kilometers
424.8 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weston
Wed, May 13, 12:33 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Wed, May 13, 5:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-05-12T19:26
Arrive Weston
Wed, May 13, 12:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 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
6:48 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

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
Pilot Grove
MO

City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Charles
131.7 mi
02h 33m
To Weston
132.2 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.9 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 273 North: Tracy, Weston

    1227 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 273 Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · 273 Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on 273 Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · 273 Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on JJ Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · JJ Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Walnut Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Walnut Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1037 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Thomas Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Thomas Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
211 mi · 80%
I435 N
22.1 mi · 8%
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
7.84 mi · 3%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 2%
273 Highway
4.66 mi · 2%
I 29 North
3.84 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
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
240.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pilot Grove
02h 33m from Saint Charles
Leave By
6:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Sunny near Weston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264 miles (424.8 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Pilot Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.7 miles from Saint Charles and 132.2 miles from Weston.

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

The direct path is about 240.9 miles (387.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 6:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.11 one way or $70.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pilot Grove

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Jefferson City

72 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Warrensburg

73 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Weston. Straight-line distance: 240.93 mi (387.74 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

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

#2 Weston

City in Missouri

Population1,834
Coordinates39.4111100, -94.9016300
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Weston (-94.90163, 39.41111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 425 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.31 gal
35.26 L · about $35.11
Round trip
$70.22
18.62 gal · 70.52 L
Estimated CO2
82.7 kg one way
Round trip: 165.5 kg / 365 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.11 $70.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.60 $79.19
Premium $4.65 $43.33 $86.66
Diesel $5.30 $49.38 $98.76

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Weston. The current time is 19:26:52.

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.