How far is St. Louis, MO from Charlack, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Charlack, MO is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Charlack.
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Start on Market Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto South Compton Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South Compton Avenue
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Turn left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Drive
692 ft · 24 sec · Doctor Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Doctor Martin Luther King Drive
4.6 mi · 8 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Saint Charles Rock Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Saint Charles Rock Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Saint Charles Rock Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Saint Charles Rock Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 170 South
1323 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Inner Belt Expressway
68 m · 3 sec · Inner Belt Expressway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Inner Belt Expressway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and Charlack.
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.
Doctor Martin Luther King Drive
Continue on Doctor Martin Luther King Drive
4.55 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving St. Louis and Sunny near Charlack.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Charlack?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Hillsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from St. Louis and 5.2 miles from Charlack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Louis and Sunny near Charlack.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Alton
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Charlack. Straight-line distance: 9.42 mi (15.16 km).
#1 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.
| Population | 315,685 |
| Coordinates | 38.6272700, -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlack
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,353 |
| Coordinates | 38.7025500, -90.3434500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlack (-90.34345, 38.70255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
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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