How far is Webb City, MO from Saint Charles, MO?

The driving distance from Webb City, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 291.3 miles (468.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.6 miles (393.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
291.29 mi
04h 20m
Flight
244.6 mi
393.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.6 mi
Kilometers
393.64 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.29 mi
Kilometers
468.79 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Sat, Apr 18, 3:22 AM CDT
Return by in Webb City
Sat, Apr 18, 7:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Webb City
2026-04-17T23:02
Arrive Saint Charles
Sat, Apr 18, 3:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Webb City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Waynesville
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From Webb City
144.3 mi
02h 10m
To Saint Charles
147 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph S
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Webb City and Saint Charles.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1857 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East MacArthur Drive

    1626 ft · 40 sec · East MacArthur Drive

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    71 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    3117 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 249 South: Joplin

    1 km · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 66, I 44 Business

    1495 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East 7th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Cimarron Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cimarron Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

    260.4 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

  12. 12

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

    871 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    551 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2638 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

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

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

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

    645 ft · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

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

    841 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

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

    71 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto South Fifth Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Fifth Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1093 ft · 44 sec · Jefferson Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Second Street

    949 ft · 34 sec · North Second Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Webb City 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
260 mi · 89%
I 270 North
13.2 mi · 5%
I 70 West
3.48 mi · 1%
Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
3.36 mi · 1%
East 7th Street
1.97 mi · 1%
I 70
1.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

260 mi · 04h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.7 mi
244.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesville
02h 10m from Webb City
Leave By
8:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Webb City and Mostly Sunny then Chance 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 Webb City to Saint Charles?

The road trip is about 291.3 miles (468.8 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Waynesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Webb City and 147 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 244.6 miles (393.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 8:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.77 one way or $77.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Webb City and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Waynesville

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

83 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

118 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Webb City and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 244.6 mi (393.64 km).

Webb City

#1 Webb City

City in Missouri

Population12,134
Coordinates37.1464500, -94.4630000
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-94.463009, 37.14645)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.28 gal
38.91 L · about $38.77
Round trip
$77.53
20.56 gal · 77.82 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.7 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.77 $77.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.72 $87.44
Premium $4.65 $47.84 $95.69
Diesel $5.30 $54.53 $109.05

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Webb City and Saint Charles. The current time is 23:02:32.

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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.