Trip from Saint Charles, MO to Bloomfield, MO

Drive Time

3h 21m

Distance

166.6 mi

268 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 9m ★

6 AM

3h 21m

8 AM

3h 46m

10 AM

3h 30m

12 PM

3h 27m

3 PM

3h 31m

5 PM

3h 44m

8 PM

3h 14m

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

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Saint Charles, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Charles, MO to Bloomfield, MO covers 166.6 miles and takes about 3h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on First Capitol Drive, South Fifth Street, I 70 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.30 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

83.3 miles from Saint Charles, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 21m drive with frequent turns across 166.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

First Capitol 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Saint Charles, MO to Bloomfield, MO is easy. At 3h 21m 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 Saint Charles, MO to Bloomfield, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
First Capitol Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Fifth Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 70 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 270	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 270 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 55	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 55 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Rosa Parks Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: First Capitol Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Second Street

0.3 mi · 55 sec · North Second Street

Turn right onto First Capitol Drive

0.2 mi · 44 sec · First Capitol Drive

Turn left onto South Fifth Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Fifth Street

Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East

0.2 mi · 14 sec · I 70 East

Merge slight left

2.7 mi · 3 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

0.2 mi · 12 sec · I 270: Chicago, Memphis

Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

0.4 mi · 33 sec · I 270 South: Memphis

Continue on I 270 South: Memphis

0.1 mi · 10 sec · I 270 South: Memphis

Merge slight left

19 mi · 23 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

0.4 mi · 27 sec · I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

0.4 mi · 44 sec · I 55 South: Memphis

Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

1.5 mi · 1 min · Rosa Parks Highway

Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

101 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Take the exit slight right toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

0.2 mi · 20 sec · MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

Keep slight right to continue on MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

161 ft · 4 sec · MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

Turn right onto Nash Road

5.6 mi · 7 min · Nash Road

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 25 South: Delta

190 ft · 4 sec · MO 25 South: Delta

Exit the roundabout onto MO 25 South: Delta

30 mi · 45 min · MO 25 South: Delta

Turn right onto North Prairie Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Prairie Street

Turn right onto West Missouri Street

36 ft · 1 sec · West Missouri Street

Arrive at your destination

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 83.3 miles from Saint Charles, MO, or about 1h 40m 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 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 83.3 miles or 1h 40m 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 45m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Saint Charles, 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 Saint Charles, MO

This is one driving day of about 166.6 miles and 3h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saint Charles, 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 83.3 mi from Saint Charles, MO · 1h 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cahokia, IL

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

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 83.3 miles from Saint Charles, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bloomfield, MO

The final approach into Bloomfield, 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 Bloomfield, 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

$25.30 one way

$50.61 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$27.90	$55.79
premium	$4.80	$31.45	$62.90
diesel	$5.64	$37.01	$74.03

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: 58.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50	$17.49	$8.00
Efficient EV	41.7	$14.58	$6.66
EV Truck/SUV	66.6	$23.32	$10.66

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Saint Charles, MO

Afternoon in Saint Charles on Sunday

Local time

3:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomfield, MO

Afternoon in Bloomfield on Sunday

Local time

3:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°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

3 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

3h 21m 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 Saint Charles, MO to Bloomfield, MO covers 166.6 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are First Capitol Drive, South Fifth Street, I 70 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 83.3 miles from Saint Charles, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.30 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Saint Charles, MO to Bloomfield, MO is easy. At 3h 21m 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 Saint Charles, MO to Bloomfield, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Saint Charles, MO to Bloomfield, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.