How far is St. Louis, MO from Saint Charles, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 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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Halfway Point
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City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Saint Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Saint Charles.
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Start on Market Street
26 m · 6 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto North Tucker Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · North Tucker Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 13th Street
1274 ft · 25 sec · North 13th Street
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Continue on North 13th Street
111 m · 6 sec · North 13th Street
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Continue on North Florissant Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · North Florissant Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 West
773 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Twain Expressway
15.9 mi · 21 min · Mark Twain Expressway
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · South Fifth Street
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Turn right onto First Capitol Drive
1079 ft · 42 sec · First Capitol Drive
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Turn left onto South Second Street
1551 ft · 53 sec · South 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 St. Louis 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.
Mark Twain Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mark Twain Expressway
15.9 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving St. Louis and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 St. Louis to Saint Charles?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 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?
Cool Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from St. Louis and 12.4 miles from Saint Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St. Louis and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Saint Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Cool Valley
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 Cool Valley.
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 18.72 mi (30.13 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 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
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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