How far is Shrewsbury, MO from Saint Charles, MO?
The driving distance from Shrewsbury, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shrewsbury and Saint Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shrewsbury and Saint Charles.
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Start on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
668 ft · 10 sec · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Laclede Station Road, Murdoch Avenue
777 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Laclede Station Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Laclede Station Road
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Continue on South Hanley Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hanley Road
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Turn slight right onto Eager Road
3052 ft · 1 min · Eager Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 170 North
2323 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right onto Inner Belt Expressway
7.1 mi · 9 min · Inner Belt Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Kansas City
2159 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street
841 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 Business: Fifth Street North, Bass Pro Drive, Ameristar Boulevard
71 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Fifth Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Fifth Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1093 ft · 44 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North Second Street
949 ft · 34 sec · North Second Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shrewsbury and Saint Charles.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 70 West
Merge slight right
8.97 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Shrewsbury and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shrewsbury to Saint Charles?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kinloch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Shrewsbury and 14.5 miles from Saint Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Shrewsbury and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Kinloch
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 Kinloch.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shrewsbury and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 15.48 mi (24.91 km).
#1 Shrewsbury
Suburb of St.
| Population | 6,063 |
| Coordinates | 38.5903300, -90.3367800 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Charles
A city in St.
| Population | 71,761 |
| Coordinates | 38.7839400, -90.4812300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
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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