How far is Saint Peters, MO from Charleston, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Charleston, MO is about 176.5 miles (284 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Peters and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters and Charleston.
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Start on the route
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana
725 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 79
117 m · 15 sec
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Turn left
652 ft · 11 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East
1294 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
872 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
2339 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on I 270 South: Memphis
723 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
19 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
1911 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis
2031 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
127.1 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 North, US 60 East: Chicago
1264 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 Business North, MO 105: Charleston, East Prairie
1282 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Marshall Street
51 m · 3 sec · West Marshall Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Marshall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Peters and Charleston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
127 mi · 02h 16m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Sunny near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Peters to Charleston?
The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Saint Mary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.3 miles from Saint Peters and 88.2 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Peters and Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Mary
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 Saint Mary.
Du Quoin
Carbondale station
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 147.33 mi (237.1 km).
#1 Saint Peters
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 58,043 |
| Coordinates | 38.8003300, -90.6265100 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
City in Missouri
| Population | 5,015 |
| Coordinates | 36.9208900, -89.3506300 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charleston (-89.35063, 36.92089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.49 | $46.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.50 | $52.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.99 | $57.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.04 | $66.09 |
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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