Origin
Saint Charles, MO
Afternoon in Saint Charles on Friday
Local time
1:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Charles, MO to Richmond Heights, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Richmond Heights, MO
David Gari
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Charles, MO to Richmond Heights, MO covers 19.5 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 270, Daniel Boone Expressway, I 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on I 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 27m highway drive covering 19.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 270 and Daniel Boone Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.9 miles on I 270.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 270 and Daniel Boone Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 16 decision points packed into just 19.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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
8
12 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Saint Louis, Wentzville
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 12
Toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Saint Louis, Wentzvi...
8
12.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Sain...
9
12.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Saint Louis
8
19.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Big Bend Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward Big Bend Boulevard
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 Richmond Heights, MO, road signs point toward Memphis and Wentzville.
Memphis
4.3 mi in
|
~7m
Wentzville
12 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Daniel Boone Expressway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| I 70 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| South Fifth Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Second Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 6.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles, MO and Richmond 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
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 270
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 12
Toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Saint Louis, Wentzville
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Saint Louis
Use the slight left lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
this road
Exit 12
Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Saint Louis
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Saint Louis
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
this road
Exit 12
Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Saint Louis
15
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
16
Continue on I 64; US 40
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Daniel Boone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 33A
Toward Big Bend Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
192 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Big Bend Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
19
Turn left
98 ft
·
4 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.05 one way
$6.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.35 | $6.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Richmond Heights, MO
Afternoon in Richmond Heights on Friday
Local time
1:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
27 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
27m 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 Richmond Heights, MO covers 19.5 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 270, Daniel Boone Expressway, I 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 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 $3.05 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 16 decision points packed into just 19.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Saint Charles, MO and Richmond Heights, MO, road signs point toward Memphis and Wentzville.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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