Origin
Saint Charles, MO
Evening in Saint Charles on Thursday
Local time
5:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Charles, MO to Berkeley, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
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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Berkeley, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Charles, MO to Berkeley, MO covers 12.4 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tecumseh Street, North Third Street, Patrick J Bray Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 12.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tecumseh Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saint Charles, MO to Berkeley, MO is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Charles, MO to Berkeley, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tecumseh Street | — | — |
| North Third Street | — | — |
| Patrick J Bray Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Discovery Bridge | — | — |
| Officer Scott H Armstrong Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 270 North | — | — |
| Rosemary Straub Davison Highway | — | — |
| I 170 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Tecumseh Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles, MO and Berkeley, MO.
1
Start on North Second Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Second Street
2
Continue on Tecumseh Street
200 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tecumseh Street
3
Continue on North Third Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Third Street
4
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Patrick J Bray Memorial Highway
223 ft
·
3 sec
·
Patrick J Bray Memorial Highway
6
Continue on Discovery Bridge
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Discovery Bridge
7
Continue on Officer Scott H Armstrong Memorial Highway
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Officer Scott H Armstrong Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 270 North: Chicago
9
Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 170 South: Clayton
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 170 South: Clayton
11
Continue on Inner Belt Expressway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Inner Belt Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Airport Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Airport Road
13
Turn left onto Airport Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Airport Road
14
Turn left onto Evergreen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Evergreen Boulevard
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.94 one way
$3.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Berkeley, MO
Evening in Berkeley on Thursday
Local time
5:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
20 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
19m 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 Berkeley, MO covers 12.4 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tecumseh Street, North Third Street, Patrick J Bray Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 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 $1.94 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.
The drive from Saint Charles, MO to Berkeley, MO is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Charles, MO to Berkeley, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint Charles, MO to Berkeley, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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