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

The driving distance from Wildwood, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.5 mi
00h 38m
Flight
17 mi
27.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17 mi
Kilometers
27.36 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.5 mi
Kilometers
41.04 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Mon, Jun 1, 9:32 PM CDT
Return by in Wildwood
Mon, Jun 1, 10:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wildwood
2026-06-01T20:54
Arrive Saint Charles
Mon, Jun 1, 9:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wildwood
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lake
MO

Township in Missouri, United States

From Wildwood
12 mi
00h 19m
To Saint Charles
13.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    35 m · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    2066 ft · 57 sec · Manchester Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pond Road

    1789 ft · 53 sec · Pond Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Clarkson Road

    4.6 mi · 9 min · Clarkson Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Olive Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Olive Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward MO 141 North

    1546 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Kansas City

    1427 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    841 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

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

    71 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto South Fifth Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Fifth Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1093 ft · 44 sec · Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Second Street

    949 ft · 34 sec · North Second Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 141 North
6.48 mi · 25%
Clarkson Road
4.56 mi · 18%
Olive Boulevard
4.37 mi · 17%
I 70 West
2.25 mi · 9%
South Fifth Street
0.99 mi · 4%
Manchester Road
0.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MO 141 North

Merge slight left

6.19 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake
00h 19m from Wildwood
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wildwood and Partly Sunny near Saint Charles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Wildwood and 13.5 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wildwood and Partly Sunny near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Jennings City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Jennings City Hall

Jennings , MO
2120 Hord Ave, Jennings, MO 63136
Rating 4.3/5 26 reviews City Hall
Ferguson Finance Director
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

Ferguson Finance Director

Ferguson , MO
110 Church St, Ferguson, MO 63135
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake.

RAIL

Kirkwood

15 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

28 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

42 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

45 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wildwood and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 17 mi (27.36 km).

Wildwood

#1 Wildwood

City in New Jersey

Population35,460
Coordinates38.5828300, -90.6629000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.662289, 38.582821)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.41 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.79
1.8 gal · 6.82 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.39 $6.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.83 $7.66
Premium $4.65 $4.19 $8.38
Diesel $5.30 $4.77 $9.55

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Wildwood and Saint Charles. The current time is 20:54:31.

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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.