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Trip from Raymore, MO to Saint Charles, MO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 39m

Distance

236.7 mi

381 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

27 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 26m ★
6 AM
4h 39m
8 AM
5h 6m
10 AM
4h 49m
12 PM
4h 46m
3 PM
4h 50m
5 PM
5h 5m
8 PM
4h 31m

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

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Downtown Raymore, MO, MO

Raymore, 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 Raymore, MO to Saint Charles, MO covers 236.7 miles and takes about 4h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, MO 291 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 153.3 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.01 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

118.3 miles from Raymore, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 39m. Total distance: 236.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 39m drive with frequent turns across 236.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 153.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MO 58 / East Walnut Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 236.7 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MO 58 / East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (MO 291): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | MO 58 / East Walnut Street

At end of road, turn right onto MO 58 / East Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

7
12 mi into trip | ~18m in | MO 291

Take the exit onto MO 291 toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road
7
21.6 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 16B Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
8
234.3 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in

Take the exit toward I 70 Business, MO 94: First Capitol Drive, Lewis and Clark Trail

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 228 Toward I 70 Business, MO 94: First Capitol Driv...
9
234.5 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 Business, MO 94 East: First Capitol Drive, Lindenwood University, SSM Health Saint Joseph Hospital

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 70 Business, MO 94 East: First Capitol...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 153.3 mi 2h 56m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway 54.4 mi 58m
MO 291 17.1 mi 23m
MO 58 2.6 mi 4m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway 1.9 mi 2m
East Walnut Street 1.7 mi 3m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway 1.6 mi 1m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 153.3 mi, about 2h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Olive Street

88 ft · 5 sec · East Olive Street
2

Turn right onto South Washington Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · South Washington Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto MO 58

1.7 mi · 3 min · East Walnut Street
4

Enter roundabout onto MO 58

139 ft · 2 sec · MO 58
5

Continue on MO 58

1.0 mi · 1 min · MO 58
6

Enter roundabout onto MO 58

125 ft · 2 sec · MO 58
7

Continue on MO 58

0.5 mi · 57 sec · MO 58
8

Enter roundabout onto MO 58

106 ft · 2 sec · MO 58
9

Continue on MO 58

0.9 mi · 1 min · MO 58
10

Turn left onto MO 291

6.9 mi · 9 min · MO 291
11

Take the exit onto MO 291

0.6 mi · 52 sec · MO 291
Toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia
12

Take the exit onto MO 291

0.2 mi · 37 sec · MO 291
Toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn left

300 ft · 7 sec
14

Continue on MO 291

9.4 mi · 12 min · MO 291
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 44 sec
Exit 16B Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis Use the slight right lane.
16

Merge onto I 70

1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
17

Continue on I 70

53 mi · 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18

Continue on I 70; US 40

32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
19

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

22 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
20

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
21

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.6 mi · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
22

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
23

Continue on I 70; US 40

99 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Exit 228 Toward I 70 Business, MO 94: First Capitol Drive, Lewis and Clark Trail Use the slight right lane.
25

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 70 Business, MO 94 East: First Capitol Drive, Lindenwood University, SSM Health Saint Joseph Hospital Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
26

Turn straight onto I 70 Business; MO 94

0.9 mi · 2 min · First Capitol Drive
27

Turn slight right onto I 70 Business; MO 94

0.9 mi · 2 min · I 70 Business; MO 94
Toward MO 94
28

Turn left onto South Second Street

0.3 mi · 56 sec · South Second Street
29

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 118.3 miles from Raymore, MO, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 153.3 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 52 miles or 1h 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 118.3 miles or 2h 16m 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 45m

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 Raymore, 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 Raymore, MO

This is one driving day of about 236.7 miles and 4h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Raymore, 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 153.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 118.3 mi from Raymore, MO · 2h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbia, MO

118 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

Warrensburg, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbia, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 118.3 miles from Raymore, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 153.3 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

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...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour $19 near mile 236.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.01 one way

$74.01 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $40.63 $81.26
premium $4.89 $45.55 $91.10
diesel $5.61 $52.26 $104.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

27 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

Lake St Louis, Missouri

Tesla

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

O'Fallon, Missouri

Blink

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Columbia, Missouri

Blink

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Kingdom City, Missouri

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Columbia, Missouri

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

Rivian Adventure Network

Columbia, Missouri

Rivian

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, Missouri

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, Missouri

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 8 Blink: 5 Other: 5 Tesla: 3 Tesla Destination: 3 EV Connect: 2 Rivian: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 71 0 $24.85 $11.36
Efficient EV 59.2 0 $20.71 $9.47
EV Truck/SUV 94.7 1 $33.14 $15.15

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Raymore, MO

Afternoon in Raymore on Thursday

Local time

4:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Charles, MO

Afternoon in Saint Charles on Thursday

Local time

4:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Columbia, MO

118 mi in

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

16 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

4h 39m 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 Raymore, MO to Saint Charles, MO covers 236.7 miles and takes about 4h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, MO 291. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.3 miles from Raymore, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.01 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 236.7 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MO 58 / East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (MO 291): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Raymore, MO to Saint Charles, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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