Origin
Saint Charles, MO
Late night in Saint Charles on Wednesday
Local time
1:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Saint Charles, MO to Brookfield, MO
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
189.2 mi
304 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 36m
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6 AM
3h 49m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 59m
5 PM
4h 13m
8 PM
3h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Charles, MO
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Brookfield, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Charles, MO to Brookfield, MO covers 189.2 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, Avenue of the Saints, I 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.7 miles on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.58 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
94.6 miles from Saint Charles, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Saint Charles, MO to Brookfield, MO covers 189.2 miles and takes about 3h 48m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 85.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near I 70.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 189.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.3 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles (US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.3 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19.7 mi into trip
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~27m in
Take the exit toward US 61 North: Hannibal
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 210B
Toward US 61 North: Hannibal
5
20.1 mi into trip
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~27m in
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US 61 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge onto US 61 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
96.2 mi into trip
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~2h in
Take the ramp toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City
5
188 mi into trip
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~3h 46m in
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US 36 Business
Take the exit onto US 36 Business toward MO 11, US 36 Business: Mendon, Brookfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MO 11, US 36 Business: Mendon, Brookfiel...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 85.7 mi | 1h 38m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 73.3 mi | 1h 26m |
| I 70 | 17.5 mi | 21m |
| V.F.W. Memorial Highway | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Veterans Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| First Capitol Drive | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| US 36 Business | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Paris Gravel Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
— 85.7 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles, MO and Brookfield, MO.
1
Start on North Second Street
0.3 mi
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1 min
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North Second Street
2
Turn right onto First Capitol Drive
0.9 mi
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2 min
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First Capitol Drive
3
Turn left onto I 70 Business; MO 94
0.9 mi
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2 min
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First Capitol Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 70 West
5
Merge onto I 70
17 mi
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21 min
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I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 210B
Toward US 61 North: Hannibal
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto US 61
73 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
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Avenue of the Saints
Use the right lane.
8
Take the exit
249 ft
·
14 sec
9
Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Paris Gravel Road
10
Keep slight right at fork onto County Road 422
279 ft
·
8 sec
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County Road 422
11
Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.2 mi
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3 min
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Veterans Road
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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16 sec
Toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City
13
Merge onto US 36; MO 110
5.8 mi
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6 min
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V.F.W. Memorial Highway
14
Continue on US 24; US 36; MO 110
86 mi
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1 hr 38 min
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Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
15
Take the exit onto US 36 Business
0.2 mi
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33 sec
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US 36 Business
Toward MO 11, US 36 Business: Mendon, Brookfield
16
Turn right onto US 36 Business; MO 11
0.9 mi
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2 min
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US 36 Business; MO 11
17
Arrive at destination
MO 11
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 94.6 miles from Saint Charles, MO, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.7 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.6 miles or 1h 57m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookfield, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Saint Charles, 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 Saint Charles, MO
This is one driving day of about 189.2 miles and 3h 48m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for about 85.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.6 mi from Saint Charles, MO · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 94.6 miles from Saint Charles, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Chicago-Kansas City Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.7 miles.
Arriving in Brookfield, MO
The final approach into Brookfield, 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 Brookfield, 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
$29.58 one way
$59.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.48 | $64.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.41 | $72.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.77 | $83.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.8 | 0 | $19.87 | $9.08 |
| Efficient EV | 47.3 | 0 | $16.56 | $7.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.7 | 0 | $26.49 | $12.11 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Brookfield, MO
Late night in Brookfield on Wednesday
Local time
1:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Quincy, IL
95 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
23 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 48m 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 Brookfield, MO covers 189.2 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, Avenue of the Saints, I 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.6 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 $29.58 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 189.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.3 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles (US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saint Charles, MO to Brookfield, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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