Origin
Poplar Bluff, MO
Afternoon in Poplar Bluff on Sunday
Local time
3:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Poplar Bluff, MO to Saint Charles, MO
Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
165.4 mi
266 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
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6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Poplar Bluff, MO
Tom Fisk
Saint Charles, MO
SHAHBAZ ZAMAN
Trip Overview
The drive from Poplar Bluff, MO to Saint Charles, MO covers 165.4 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Westwood Boulevard, State Street, I 55 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.7 miles from Poplar Bluff, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 44m drive with frequent turns across 165.4 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.
North Westwood Boulevard 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Poplar Bluff, MO to Saint Charles, MO is easy. At 2h 44m 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 Poplar Bluff, MO to Saint Charles, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Westwood Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 55 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rosa Parks Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 270 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Fifth Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Westwood Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poplar Bluff, MO and Saint Charles, MO.
1
Start on West Pine Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pine Street
2
Turn right onto North Westwood Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Westwood Boulevard
3
Continue on State Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Street
4
Continue on North Westwood Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Westwood Boulevard
5
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
6
Continue straight
113 mi
·
2 hr 9 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
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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
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.7 miles from Poplar Bluff, MO, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.7 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Charles, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Poplar Bluff, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Poplar Bluff, MO
This is one driving day of about 165.4 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Poplar Bluff, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.7 mi from Poplar Bluff, MO · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.7 miles from Poplar Bluff, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.12 one way
$50.25 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $27.69 | $55.39 |
| premium | $4.80 | $31.22 | $62.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.75 | $73.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.37 | $7.94 |
| Efficient EV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.47 | $6.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.16 | $10.59 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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 Sunday
Local time
3:57 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
6 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
2h 44m 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 Poplar Bluff, MO to Saint Charles, MO covers 165.4 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Westwood Boulevard, State Street, I 55 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.7 miles from Poplar Bluff, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.12 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Poplar Bluff, MO to Saint Charles, MO is easy. At 2h 44m 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 Poplar Bluff, MO to Saint Charles, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Poplar Bluff, MO to Saint Charles, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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