Drive or Fly: Sainte Genevieve, MO to Saint Charles, MO?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for BLV–STL. At 75 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 35m

Distance

75.6 mi

Total Cost

$52

CO2

31 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$17

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 18m

7m in the air

Air Distance

60 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

15 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sainte Genevieve, MO → BLV 61m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

STL → Saint Charles, MO 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Sainte Genevieve, MO BLV — Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport 41 mi, ~61m drive

Saint Charles, MO STL — St. Louis Lambert International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BLV and STL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 50m

25m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sainte Genevieve, MO → St Louis Bus Station (SLD6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 25m

Arrival 10m

Saint Louis (Lambert Field) (SOL6) → Saint Charles, MO 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From SLD6 — St Louis Bus Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To SOL6 — Saint Louis (Lambert Field) 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 8 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 35m	3h 18m	1h 50m
Total cost (1 person)	$52	$122	$1
Carbon footprint	31 kg CO₂	15 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

75.6 mi 1h 35m

via I 55, I 270, US 61

Alternative (+12 min)

80.5 mi 1h 47m

via I 55, I 70, US 61

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Sainte Genevieve, MO to Saint Charles, MO with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.