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Trip from Saint Charles, MO to Sainte Genevieve, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

75.4 mi

121 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

29 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 27m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of St. Charles County, Missouri, United States

Saint Charles, MO

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Downtown Sainte Genevieve, MO, MO

Sainte Genevieve, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Charles, MO to Sainte Genevieve, MO covers 75.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway, I 270, US 61 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.1 miles on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.79 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.

Midpoint

37.7 miles from Saint Charles, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway 38.1 mi 40m
I 270 19 mi 23m
US 61 7.3 mi 10m
I 70 2.7 mi 3m
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway 1.8 mi 2m
Rosa Parks Highway 1.5 mi 1m
Market Street 1.2 mi 2m
South Fifth Street 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway — 38.1 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles, MO and Sainte Genevieve, 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

19 mi · 23 min · I 270
Use the straight 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
13

Continue on I 55

1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
14

Continue on I 55

38 mi · 40 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 154 Toward MO O
16

Turn left onto MO O

0.3 mi · 38 sec · MO O
17

Turn right onto US 61

7.3 mi · 10 min · US 61
18

Turn left onto Market Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Market Street
19

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · South Main Street
20

Turn right onto Jefferson Street

435 ft · 19 sec · Jefferson Street
21

Arrive at destination

Jefferson Street

Trip Plan

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 37.7 miles from Saint Charles, MO, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.1 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 17 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.7 miles or 47m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sainte Genevieve, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Saint Charles, MO

This is one driving day of about 75.4 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Saint Charles, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway for about 38.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census-designated place in Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Imperial, MO

38 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

Kirkwood, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Imperial, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Saint Charles, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 24.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Jefferson Street

Turn right onto Jefferson Street

Navigation decision point

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
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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.79 one way

$23.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.94 $25.89
premium $4.89 $14.51 $29.02
diesel $5.61 $16.65 $33.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

29 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Bridgeton, MO

Tesla

16 DCFC

Streets of St. Charles - Tesla Supercharger

St. Charles, MO

Tesla

12 DCFC

Fenton, MO Rechargery Relay @ Wally's - Assembly Parkway

Fenton, MO

IONNA

10 DCFC

South County Center - Tesla Supercharger

St. Louis, MO

Tesla

10 DCFC

Dorsett Square

Maryland Heights, MO

eVgo Network

8 DCFC

Wally's - Tesla Supercharger

Fenton, MO

Tesla

8 DCFC

Pundman Ford

Saint Charles, MO

SYNERGEV

6 DCFC

Sappington Square

Crestwood, MO

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

eVgo Network: 7 Tesla: 5 ChargePoint Network: 4 FORD_CHARGE: 3 EV Connect: 2 FCN: 2 Non-Networked: 2 SYNERGEV: 1 Electrify America: 1 Blink Network: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.6 0 $7.92 $3.62
Efficient EV 18.9 0 $6.60 $3.02
EV Truck/SUV 30.2 0 $10.56 $4.83

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Saint Charles, MO

Afternoon in Saint Charles on Saturday

Local time

12:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Mostly Sunny

NW 16 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:08AM CDT until April 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:06AM CDT until April 20 at 5:51AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Destination

Sainte Genevieve, MO

Afternoon in Sainte Genevieve on Saturday

Local time

12:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Partly Sunny

NW 12 to 15 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:08AM CDT until April 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:06AM CDT until April 20 at 5:51AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

57°F

Imperial, MO

38 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

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

1h 34m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the B...

0 mi from route Free near mile 75.4
View on nps.gov
Gateway Arch National Park

Gateway Arch National Park

National Park

Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour $19 near mile 23.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive from Saint Charles, MO to Sainte Genevieve, MO covers 75.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m, 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 21 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 38.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 0.2 miles in near Jefferson Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 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.

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 Sainte Genevieve, MO, road signs point toward Memphis and Mo O.

Memphis

4.3 mi in | ~7m

Mo O

66.3 mi in | ~1h 18m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 75.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Saint Charles, MO to Sainte Genevieve, MO covers 75.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m 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 37.7 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 $11.79 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 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 Sainte Genevieve, MO, road signs point toward Memphis and Mo O.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park and Gateway Arch National Park.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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