How far is Sparta, MO from Saint Charles, MO?
The driving distance from Sparta, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sparta and Saint Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparta and Saint Charles.
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Start on Main Street
1333 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Linden Avenue
10 mi · 18 min · Linden Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
96 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
5.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
690 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight right
110 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East: Rolla
856 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
186.8 mi · 3 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
871 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
551 ft · 12 sec
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Continue on I 270 North: Chicago
2638 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
645 ft · 11 sec
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Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 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 Sparta and Saint Charles.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 East
Merge slight left
187 mi · 03h 23m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sparta and Mostly Sunny near Saint Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sparta to Saint Charles?
The road trip is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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 114.2 miles from Sparta and 114.6 miles from Saint Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.47 one way or $60.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sparta and Mostly Sunny near Saint Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Doolittle
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 Doolittle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparta and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 187.8 mi (302.24 km).
#1 Sparta
City in Christian County, Missouri
| Population | 1,792 |
| Coordinates | 37.0011600, -93.0815700 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| 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: 368 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $30.47 | $60.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.36 | $68.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.60 | $75.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.86 | $85.71 |
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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