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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Willard, MO is about 223.7 miles (360 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.1 miles (306 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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
223.67 mi
04h 14m
Flight
190.14 mi
306 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.14 mi
Kilometers
306 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.67 mi
Kilometers
359.96 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willard
Wed, Apr 29, 4:40 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Wed, Apr 29, 8:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-29T12:26
Arrive Willard
Wed, Apr 29, 4:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 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
Doolittle
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Charles
111.7 mi
02h 07m
To Willard
111.9 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Second Street

    949 ft · 38 sec · North Second Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1093 ft · 45 sec · Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Fifth Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Fifth Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East

    1019 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    872 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    2339 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    723 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Dougherty Ferry Road

    1331 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Dougherty Ferry Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Dougherty Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Forest Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    32 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Highway Drive

    748 ft · 14 sec · North Highway Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla

    936 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    196.5 mi · 3 hr 34 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 160: West Bypass, Willard

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    1 km · 55 sec

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Jackson Street

    15 m · 2 sec · East Jackson Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto East Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Jackson Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
196 mi · 88%
I 270 South
11.5 mi · 5%
I 70 East
2.85 mi · 1%
Dougherty Ferry Road
2.78 mi · 1%
US 160
2.22 mi · 1%
South Fifth Street
1.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

196 mi · 03h 34m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
190.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doolittle
02h 07m from Saint Charles
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Saint Charles and Partly Cloudy near Willard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.7 miles (360 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Doolittle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.7 miles from Saint Charles and 111.9 miles from Willard.

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

The direct path is about 190.1 miles (306 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.75 one way or $59.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Saint Charles and Partly Cloudy near Willard.

Stop Ideas Near Doolittle

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

75 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

94 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

103 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Willard. Straight-line distance: 190.14 mi (306 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

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

#2 Willard

City in Missouri

Population5,736
Coordinates37.3050500, -93.4285300
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Willard (-93.42853, 37.30505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.88 L · about $29.75
Round trip
$59.51
15.78 gal · 59.76 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.75 $59.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.56 $67.11
Premium $4.65 $36.72 $73.44
Diesel $5.30 $41.85 $83.70

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Willard. The current time is 12:26:16.

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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.