How far is Steelville, MO from Saint Charles, MO?

The driving distance from Steelville, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 95.7 miles (154 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.72 mi
01h 36m
Flight
73.6 mi
118.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.6 mi
Kilometers
118.44 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.72 mi
Kilometers
154.05 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Sun, Apr 19, 12:21 AM CDT
Return by in Steelville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Steelville
2026-04-18T22:45
Arrive Saint Charles
Sun, Apr 19, 12:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Steelville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Villa Ridge
MO

Census designated place

From Steelville
47.7 mi
00h 48m
To Saint Charles
48 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Steelville and Saint Charles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Steelville and Saint Charles.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    8.4 mi · 13 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    1084 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    871 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    551 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2638 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport

    1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    645 ft · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

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

    841 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

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

    71 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto South Fifth Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Fifth Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1093 ft · 44 sec · Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Second Street

    949 ft · 34 sec · North Second Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Steelville and Saint Charles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
67.6 mi · 71%
I 270 North
13.2 mi · 14%
Main Street
8.44 mi · 9%
I 70 West
3.48 mi · 4%
I 70
1.05 mi · 1%
South Fifth Street
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

67.4 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
73.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Villa Ridge
00h 48m from Steelville
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Steelville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Charles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Steelville to Saint Charles?

The road trip is about 95.7 miles (154 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Villa Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Steelville and 48 miles from Saint Charles.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Steelville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Villa Ridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Washington

15 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

43 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Hermann

54 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

62 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Steelville and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 73.6 mi (118.44 km).

Steelville

#1 Steelville

City in Crawford County, Missouri, United States

Population1,636
Coordinates37.9681000, -91.3548700
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-91.354888, 37.968142)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.79 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.49
6.76 gal · 25.58 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.75 $25.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.38 $28.75
Premium $4.65 $15.73 $31.46
Diesel $5.30 $17.93 $35.86

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Steelville and Saint Charles. The current time is 22:45:03.

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.