Origin
Saint Charles, MO
Afternoon in Saint Charles on Sunday
Local time
2:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Charles, MO to Perryville, MO
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
92.4 mi
149 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Saint Charles, MO
SHAHBAZ ZAMAN
Perryville, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Saint Charles to Perryville, you are looking at a straightforward 92.4-mile journey across the Missouri Midwest. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 51 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via I-270, the Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway, and US 61. With an estimated fuel cost of just $14, this route is quite budget-friendly for a quick getaway. Since the drive is relatively short, you can easily complete it in one day without needing an overnight stay, giving you plenty of flexibility to explore your destination upon arrival.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
46.2 miles from Saint Charles, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 92.4-mile trek offers a turn-heavy local driving experience that keeps you engaged. Only 29% of your journey is spent on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time on local roads that demand more focus than a standard interstate cruise. You will tackle a significant 57.5-mile stretch along the Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your trip. The transition between fast-paced highway segments and technical local roads creates a shifting rhythm as you head south. Be prepared for a drive that feels more hands-on and varied than a typical high-speed sprint.
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.
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 57.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Jefferson Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 92.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Jefferson Street
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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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
8
24.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis...
Towns Along This Route
Between Saint Charles, MO and Perryville, MO, road signs point toward Memphis and Mo M: Brewer.
Memphis
24.1 mi in
|
~32m
Mo M: Brewer
85.7 mi in
|
~1h 39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway | 57.5 mi | 1h 1m |
| I 270 | 19 mi | 23m |
| US 61 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| I 70 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Rosa Parks Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| South Fifth Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| MO M | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
— 57.5 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles, MO and Perryville, 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
Use the none lane.
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
19 mi
·
23 min
·
I 270
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 55 South: Memphis
12
Merge onto I 55
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rosa Parks Highway
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on I 55
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on I 55
57 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 135
Toward MO M: Brewer
16
Turn left onto MO M
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
MO M
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 61; MO M
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 61; MO M
18
Enter roundabout onto MO B
55 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Main Street
19
Continue on MO B
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
20
Turn left onto East Saint Joseph Street
365 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Saint Joseph Street
21
Turn right onto South Spring Street
221 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Spring Street
22
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a manageable sub-two-hour drive, you have the advantage of scheduling flexibility for your departure. While there are no formal planned stops, keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the local roads may make the trip feel longer than the clock suggests. Make sure to account for that $14 fuel budget before you head out to avoid any mid-trip stress. Since the route features a substantial 57.5-mile stretch on the Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway, use that time to settle into a steady pace before the road conditions shift toward more local, turn-intensive terrain. Enjoy the ease of a trip that fits comfortably into a single day of travel.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.2 miles from Saint Charles, MO, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.5 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.2 miles or 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 1h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Perryville, 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 92.4 miles and 1h 51m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway for about 57.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.2 mi from Saint Charles, MO · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 46.2 miles from Saint Charles, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Perryville, MO
The final approach into Perryville, 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 Perryville, 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
$14.03 one way
$28.07 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $15.47 | $30.94 |
| premium | $4.80 | $17.44 | $34.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.53 | $41.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.70 | $4.44 |
| Efficient EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37 | 0 | $12.94 | $5.91 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Perryville, MO
Afternoon in Perryville on Sunday
Local time
2:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
24 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
1h 51m 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 Perryville, MO covers 92.4 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway, I 270, US 61. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.2 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 $14.03 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 92.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Between Saint Charles, MO and Perryville, MO, road signs point toward Memphis and Mo M: Brewer.
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