Origin
Esther, MO
Late night in Esther on Saturday
Local time
3:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Esther, MO to Saint Charles, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
77.7 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Esther, MO
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Saint Charles, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Esther, MO to Saint Charles, MO covers 77.7 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Saint Joe Drive, South State Street, US 67 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 77.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 77.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saint Joe Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Esther, MO to Saint Charles, MO is easy. At 1h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Esther, MO to Saint Charles, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Joe Drive | — | — |
| South State Street | — | — |
| US 67 North | — | — |
| I 55 North | — | — |
| Rosa Parks Highway | — | — |
| I 270 West | — | — |
| I 70 | — | — |
| I 70 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Saint Joe Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Esther, MO and Saint Charles, MO.
1
Start on Jefferson Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Jefferson Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint Joe Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Joe Drive
3
Continue on South State Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Street
4
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
5
Take the ramp left toward US 67 North: Saint Louis
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 67 North: Saint Louis
6
Merge slight left
26 mi
·
30 min
7
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
8
Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 55 North: Saint Louis
9
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
22 min
10
Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Rosa Parks Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City
387 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 270 West: Kansas City
13
Continue on I 270 West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 270 West
14
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
22 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 70 West: Kansas City
17
Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 70 West: Kansas City
18
Merge slight left
2.7 mi
·
3 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 70 Business: Fifth Street
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 Business: Fifth Street North, Bass Pro Drive, Ameristar Boulevard
233 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 70 Business: Fifth Street North, Bass Pro Drive, Ameristar Boulevard
21
Turn slight right onto South Fifth Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Fifth Street
22
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Jefferson Street
23
Turn left onto North Second Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Second Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.9 mi from Esther, MO · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.9 miles from Esther, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Charles, MO
The final approach into Saint Charles, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.15 one way
$24.30 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.34 | $26.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.95 | $29.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.16 | $34.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.88 | $4.97 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Saint Charles, MO
Late night in Saint Charles on Saturday
Local time
3:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Imperial, MO
39 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Esther, MO to Saint Charles, MO covers 77.7 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saint Joe Drive, South State Street, US 67 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.9 miles from Esther, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Esther, MO to Saint Charles, MO is easy. At 1h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Esther, MO to Saint Charles, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Esther, MO to Saint Charles, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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