Trip from Saint Charles, MO to Caruthersville, MO

Drive Time

3h 54m

Distance

207.3 mi

334 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 41m ★

6 AM

3h 54m

8 AM

4h 20m

10 AM

4h 3m

12 PM

4h 0m

3 PM

4h 4m

5 PM

4h 18m

8 PM

3h 46m

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

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Saint Charles, MO

SHAHBAZ ZAMAN

Caruthersville, MO

Renegade Lenz

Trip Overview

Traveling from Saint Charles to Caruthersville covers 207.3 miles through the heart of Missouri. You should budget approximately 3 hours and 54 minutes of driving time, making this a manageable day trip for most travelers. With fuel costs estimated at $31, the journey is relatively affordable for a solo driver or a small group. You will navigate via I-270 and the Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway before concluding on MO-84. While you could technically complete this drive in one go, planning for at least one stop will help you stay fresh behind the wheel. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, you can expect a consistent regional feel as you head south.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

103.7 miles from Saint Charles, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward interstate haul. Only 13% of your journey consists of highway driving, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating regional roads. You will spend the vast majority of your time—specifically 173.9 miles—traveling along the Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway. Expect the road conditions to shift as you transition from the suburban corridors of Saint Charles onto the more localized stretches required to reach Caruthersville. Staying attentive to the frequent turns is essential, as the route demands more engagement than a standard multi-lane highway trek.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Jefferson Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

614 ft 276 ft

Total Climb

565 ft

Total Descent

780 ft

Highest Point

614 ft

~95 mi in

Elevation Range

338 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 54m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Charles, MO to Caruthersville, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Jefferson Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Fifth Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 70 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 270	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 270 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 55	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 55 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Rosa Parks Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Jefferson Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles, MO and Caruthersville, MO.

Start on North Second Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · North Second Street

Turn right onto Jefferson Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Jefferson Street

Turn left onto South Fifth Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Fifth Street

Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East

0.2 mi · 14 sec · I 70 East

Merge slight left

2.7 mi · 3 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

0.2 mi · 12 sec · I 270: Chicago, Memphis

Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

0.4 mi · 33 sec · I 270 South: Memphis

Continue on I 270 South: Memphis

0.1 mi · 10 sec · I 270 South: Memphis

Merge slight left

19 mi · 23 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

0.4 mi · 27 sec · I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

0.4 mi · 44 sec · I 55 South: Memphis

Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

1.5 mi · 1 min · Rosa Parks Highway

Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

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

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

174 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Take the exit slight right toward MO 84: Hayti, Caruthersville

0.2 mi · 31 sec · MO 84: Hayti, Caruthersville

Turn left

5.0 mi · 9 min

Turn right

46 ft · 3 sec

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 3 hour and 54 minute trip, try to depart early in the morning to beat local traffic congestion. Since the route requires one planned stop, use that time to stretch your legs and refuel, as the $31 fuel estimate assumes a steady pace. Keep a close eye on your navigation during the non-highway portions of the drive, given the high volume of turns involved. Because the route is quite flexible, you have the freedom to adjust your pace based on how you feel throughout the day. Prioritize checking your tire pressure before leaving, as the length of the longest stretch on the Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway makes consistent vehicle performance a priority.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 103.7 miles from Saint Charles, MO, or about 1h 57m into the drive.

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 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 103.7 miles or 1h 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 3h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Caruthersville, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Saint Charles, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 207.3 miles and 3h 54m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 103.7 mi from Saint Charles, MO · 1h 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Campton, IL

104 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

Cahokia, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Campton, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.7 miles from Saint Charles, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Caruthersville, MO

The final approach into Caruthersville, 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 Caruthersville, 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

$31.49 one way

$62.97 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$34.71	$69.42
premium	$4.80	$39.13	$78.27
diesel	$5.64	$46.05	$92.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	62.2	0	$21.77	$9.95
Efficient EV	51.8	0	$18.14	$8.29
EV Truck/SUV	82.9	1	$29.02	$13.27

Gas CO2

73 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Saint Charles, MO

Late night in Saint Charles on Monday

Local time

3:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

SE 8 mph 23% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Caruthersville, MO

Late night in Caruthersville on Monday

Local time

3:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

73°F

Campton, IL

104 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

5 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

3h 54m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Saint Charles, MO to Caruthersville, MO covers 207.3 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Jefferson Street, South Fifth Street, I 70 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 103.7 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 $31.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 54m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Charles, MO to Caruthersville, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Saint Charles, MO to Caruthersville, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 276 ft to 614 ft elevation with about 565 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Saint Charles, MO to Caruthersville, MO

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Caruthersville, MO

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Saint Charles, MO

Caruthersville, MO

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 54m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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