Origin
Saint Charles, MO
Night in Saint Charles on Thursday
Local time
10:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Charles, MO to Maryland Heights, MO
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
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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Maryland Heights, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Charles, MO to Maryland Heights, MO covers 8.2 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, I 270, South Fifth Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.7 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Saint Charles, MO to Maryland Heights, MO covers 8.2 miles and takes about 14m, 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 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 2.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near MO 94 / South Fifth Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 8.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (MO 94 / South Fifth Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MO 94 / South Fifth Street
Turn left onto MO 94 / South Fifth Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m 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 232
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
7
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 South: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Dorsett Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward Dorsett Road
9
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Central Methodist University, Dorsett Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward Central Methodist University, Dorsett Ro...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Saint Charles, MO and Maryland Heights, MO, road signs point toward Memphis and Methodist University.
Memphis
4.3 mi in
|
~7m
Methodist University
7 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| I 270 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Fifth Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Dorsett Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Schuetz Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Second Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fee Fee Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 2.7 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles, MO and Maryland Heights, MO.
1
Start on North Second Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Second Street
2
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Jefferson Street
3
Turn left onto MO 94
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Fifth Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 70 East
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Merge onto I 70
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 70
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 232
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
this road
Exit 232
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
9
Merge onto I 270
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 270
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 17
Toward Dorsett Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
189 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Central Methodist University, Dorsett Road
Use the left / right lanes.
12
Turn slight left onto Dorsett Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dorsett Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Schuetz Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Schuetz Road
14
Turn left onto Fee Fee Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Fee Fee Road
15
Arrive at destination
Fee Fee Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Maryland Heights, MO
Night in Maryland Heights on Thursday
Local time
10:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
14m 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 Maryland Heights, MO covers 8.2 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, I 270, South Fifth Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 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 $1.28 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 8.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (MO 94 / South Fifth Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Saint Charles, MO and Maryland Heights, MO, road signs point toward Memphis and Methodist University.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park.
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