Origin
Saint Charles, MO
Late night in Saint Charles on Monday
Local time
4:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Charles, MO to Rock Port, MO
Drive Time
6h 33m
Distance
347 mi
558 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 21m
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6 AM
6h 33m
8 AM
6h 58m
10 AM
6h 42m
12 PM
6h 39m
3 PM
6h 43m
5 PM
6h 57m
8 PM
6h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Charles, MO
SHAHBAZ ZAMAN
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Charles, MO to Rock Port, MO covers 347 miles and takes about 6h 33m 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 29, I 435 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 211.2 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
173.5 miles from Saint Charles, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 6h 33m highway drive covering 347 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and I 29. The longest continuous stretch is about 211.2 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 211.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 29. You will hit about 10 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
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 347 miles you will encounter 10 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 221.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 252.8 miles (I 29; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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.
8
221.7 mi into trip
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~4h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines
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 8B
Toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines
6
252.8 mi into trip
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~4h 49m in
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I 29; US 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71 toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
6
343.4 mi into trip
|
~6h 27m in
Take the exit toward MO 111: Langdon, Rock Port
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 107
Toward MO 111: Langdon, Rock Port
5
347 mi into trip
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~6h 33m in
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South Nebraska Street
Turn right onto South Nebraska Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 211.2 mi | 3h 59m |
| I 29 | 90.7 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 435 | 20.9 mi | 22m |
| Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Lewis & Clark Trail | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| First Capitol Drive | 1.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 211.2 mi, about 3h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles, MO and Rock Port, MO.
1
Start on North Second Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Second Street
2
Turn right onto First Capitol Drive
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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First Capitol Drive
3
Turn left onto I 70 Business; MO 94
0.9 mi
·
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
211 mi
·
3 hr 59 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 70
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
7
Continue on I 70
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 70
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
9
Continue on I 70
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
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George Brett Super Highway
10
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 8B
Toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 435; US 24
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
12
Continue on I435 N
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I435 N
13
Continue on I 435
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 435
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71
37 mi
·
40 min
·
I 29; US 71
Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
15
Continue on I 29; US 59; US 71
54 mi
·
57 min
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I 29; US 59; US 71
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 107
Toward MO 111: Langdon, Rock Port
17
Turn right onto MO 111
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Lewis & Clark Trail
18
Continue on MO 111
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
19
Turn left onto West Clay Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Clay Street
20
Turn right onto South Nebraska Street
85 ft
·
3 sec
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South Nebraska Street
21
Arrive at destination
South Nebraska Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 173.5 miles from Saint Charles, MO, or about 3h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 211.2 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 173.5 miles or 3h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rock Port, 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 347 miles and 6h 33m.
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 I 70 for about 211.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 173.5 mi from Saint Charles, MO · 3h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
174 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 173.5 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 I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 211.2 miles.
Arriving in Rock Port, MO
The final approach into Rock Port, 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 Rock Port, MO.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.71 one way
$105.41 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
121 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $58.10 | $116.20 |
| premium | $4.80 | $65.51 | $131.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $77.09 | $154.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 104.1 | 1 | $36.43 | $16.66 |
| Efficient EV | 86.8 | 0 | $30.36 | $13.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 138.8 | 1 | $48.58 | $22.21 |
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Rock Port, MO
Late night in Rock Port on Monday
Local time
4:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 33m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Rock Port, MO covers 347 miles and takes about 6h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, I 29, I 435. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 173.5 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 $52.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 347 miles you will encounter 10 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 221.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 252.8 miles (I 29; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Saint Charles, MO to Rock Port, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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