Origin
Herculaneum, MO
Afternoon in Herculaneum on Saturday
Local time
1:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Herculaneum, 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
47m
Distance
43.5 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Herculaneum, MO
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Saint Charles, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Herculaneum, MO to Saint Charles, MO covers 43.5 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Joachim Avenue, Commercial Boulevard, I 55 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Joachim Avenue | — | — |
| Commercial Boulevard | — | — |
| I 55 North | — | — |
| Rosa Parks Highway | — | — |
| I 270 West | — | — |
| I 70 | — | — |
| I 70 West | — | — |
| South Fifth Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Joachim Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Herculaneum, MO and Saint Charles, MO.
1
Start on the route
56 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Joachim Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Joachim Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Commercial Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Commercial Boulevard
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 55 North: Saint Louis
6
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
7
Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Rosa Parks Highway
8
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
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City
387 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 270 West: Kansas City
10
Continue on I 270 West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 270 West
11
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
22 min
12
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
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 70 West: Kansas City
14
Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 70 West: Kansas City
15
Merge slight left
2.7 mi
·
3 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 70 Business: Fifth Street
17
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
18
Turn slight right onto South Fifth Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Fifth Street
19
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Jefferson Street
20
Turn left onto North Second Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Second Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Herculaneum, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.80 one way
$13.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in Saint Charles on Saturday
Local time
1:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
43.5 mi in 47m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Joachim Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Herculaneum, MO to Saint Charles, MO is easy. At 47m 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 Herculaneum, MO to Saint Charles, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 43.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Herculaneum, MO to Saint Charles, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Charles, MO before heading back.
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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