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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.48 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.48 mi
24.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.48 mi
Kilometers
24.91 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.48 mi
Kilometers
41 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Wed, Apr 29, 11:12 AM CDT
Return by in Shrewsbury
Wed, Apr 29, 11:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shrewsbury
2026-04-29T10:42
Arrive Saint Charles
Wed, Apr 29, 11:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shrewsbury
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kinloch
MO

City in the U.

From Shrewsbury
10.9 mi
00h 14m
To Saint Charles
14.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    668 ft · 10 sec · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward Laclede Station Road, Murdoch Avenue

    777 ft · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Laclede Station Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Laclede Station Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Hanley Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hanley Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Eager Road

    3052 ft · 1 min · Eager Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 170 North

    2323 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Inner Belt Expressway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Inner Belt Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Kansas City

    2159 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    9 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street

    841 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 Business: Fifth Street North, Bass Pro Drive, Ameristar Boulevard

    71 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto South Fifth Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Fifth Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1093 ft · 44 sec · Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Second Street

    949 ft · 34 sec · North Second Street

  15. 15

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
9.38 mi · 37%
Inner Belt Expressway
7.08 mi · 28%
South Hanley Road
1.57 mi · 6%
Laclede Station Road
1.13 mi · 4%
South Fifth Street
0.99 mi · 4%
Eager Road
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kinloch
00h 14m from Shrewsbury
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

17 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

19 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

25 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

63 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shrewsbury and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 15.48 mi (24.91 km).

Shrewsbury

#1 Shrewsbury

Suburb of St.

Population6,063
Coordinates38.5903300, -90.3367800
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: I 44 (-90.336724, 38.590294)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.4 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.79
1.8 gal · 6.8 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Shrewsbury and Saint Charles. The current time is 10:42:48.

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.