Trip from Oregon County, MO to Saint Charles, MO

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 42m

Distance

210.5 mi

339 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

28 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 29m ★

6 AM

4h 42m

8 AM

5h 9m

10 AM

4h 52m

12 PM

4h 49m

3 PM

4h 53m

5 PM

5h 8m

8 PM

4h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Oregon County, MO

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city in and county seat of St. Charles County, Missouri, United States

Saint Charles, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oregon County, MO to Saint Charles, MO covers 210.5 miles and takes about 4h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MO 19, I 44, MO 68 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.4 miles on MO 19. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.91 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

105.2 miles from Oregon County, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 42m highway drive covering 210.5 miles, with most of the trip on MO 19 and I 44. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.4 miles on MO 19.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

MO 19 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 19 and I 44. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 191 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 210.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 191 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 191.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 204.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

191 mi into trip | ~4h 15m in

Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 276 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

191.2 mi into trip | ~4h 15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 270 North: Chicago

204.4 mi into trip | ~4h 32m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 20A Toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Lo...

205.4 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Kansas City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 70 West: Kansas City

209 mi into trip | ~4h 38m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street North, Bass Pro Drive, Ameristar Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street North, Bass...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Oregon County, MO to Saint Charles, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

Memphis

191 mi in | ~4h 15m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
MO 19	82.4 mi	1h 57m
I 44	80.1 mi	1h 27m
MO 68	22.3 mi	39m
I 270	12.6 mi	15m
MO 8	4.7 mi	7m
I 70	2.7 mi	3m
South Fifth Street	1 mi	2m
US 60	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: MO 19 — 82.4 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oregon County, MO and Saint Charles, MO.

Start on Tucker Creek Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Tucker Creek Road

At end of road, turn left onto MO 19

0.6 mi · 56 sec · MO 19

Turn right onto MO 19

26 mi · 38 min · MO 19

Turn right onto US 60; MO 19

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 60; MO 19

Turn left onto MO 19

13 mi · 18 min · MO 19

Turn slight right onto MO 19

43 mi · 59 min · MO 19

Keep slight left at fork onto MO 68

22 mi · 39 min · MO 68

At end of road, turn left onto MO 8; MO 68

4.7 mi · 7 min · MO 8; MO 68

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

Merge onto I 44

80 mi · 1 hr 27 min · I 44

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Exit 276 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 11 sec

Toward I 270 North: Chicago Use the slight left lane.

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 52 sec · this road

Exit 276 Toward I 270 North: Chicago

Merge onto I 270

13 mi · 15 min · I 270

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 20A Toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 11 sec

Toward I 70 West: Kansas City Use the slight left lane.

Continue on this road

0.6 mi · 57 sec · this road

Exit 20B Toward I 70 West: Kansas City

Merge onto I 70

2.7 mi · 3 min · I 70

Take the exit onto I 70 Business

0.2 mi · 17 sec · I 70 Business

Exit 229B Toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

231 ft · 5 sec

Toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street North, Bass Pro Drive, Ameristar Boulevard Use the right lane.

Turn slight right onto I 70 Business

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Fifth Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Jefferson Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Jefferson Street

Turn left onto North Second Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · North Second Street

Arrive at destination

North Second Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 105.2 miles from Oregon County, MO, or about 2h 38m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 105.2 miles or 2h 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Charles, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Oregon County, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oregon County, MO

This is one driving day of about 210.5 miles and 4h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oregon County, MO.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on MO 19 for about 82.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 105.2 mi from Oregon County, MO · 2h 38m into the drive

archaeological site near East St. Louis, Illinois, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cahokia, IL

105 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

Cahokia, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cahokia, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.2 miles from Oregon County, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before MO 19 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.4 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Saint Charles, MO.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gateway Arch National Park

National Park

Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour $19 near mile 195.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.91 one way

$65.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$36.13	$72.27
premium	$4.89	$40.51	$81.02
diesel	$5.61	$46.48	$92.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

28 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Bridgeton, MO

Tesla

16 DCFC

Streets of St. Charles - Tesla Supercharger

St. Charles, MO

Tesla

12 DCFC

Fenton, MO Rechargery Relay @ Wally's - Assembly Parkway

Fenton, MO

IONNA

10 DCFC

Wally's - Tesla Supercharger

Fenton, MO

Tesla

8 DCFC

Dorsett Square

Maryland Heights, MO

eVgo Network

8 DCFC

Laura Ford of Sullivan, LLC - DCFC

Sullivan, MO

Blink Network

6 DCFC

Sappington Square

Crestwood, MO

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Walmart 65 (Sullivan, MO)

Sullivan, MO

Electrify America

4 DCFC

eVgo Network: 8 Blink Network: 3 ChargePoint Network: 3 Tesla: 3 EV Connect: 2 Non-Networked: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 FCN: 2 Electrify America: 1 SYNERGEV: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	63.2	0	$22.10	$10.10
Efficient EV	52.6	0	$18.42	$8.42
EV Truck/SUV	84.2	1	$29.47	$13.47

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Oregon County, MO

Evening in Oregon County on Tuesday

Local time

5:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Charles, MO

Evening in Saint Charles on Tuesday

Local time

5:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

10 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

4h 42m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Oregon County, MO to Saint Charles, MO covers 210.5 miles and takes about 4h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MO 19, I 44, MO 68. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 105.2 miles from Oregon County, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Oregon County, MO to Saint Charles, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

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