Origin
Saint Charles, MO
Morning in Saint Charles on Saturday
Local time
11:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
113.5 mi
183 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Hallsville, MO
Mikhail Nilov
The drive from Saint Charles, MO to Hallsville, MO covers 113.5 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, Paris Road, First Capitol Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.74 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
56.7 miles from Saint Charles, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 113.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 2h 21m highway drive covering 113.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and Paris Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 99 miles on I 70.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Paris Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near I 70.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 21m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 101.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101.5 miles (US 63 Conn): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto US 63 Conn
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 63
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MO B: Hallsville, Centralia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Saint Charles, MO and Hallsville, MO, road signs point toward Moberly, Mo B: Hallsville and Centralia.
Moberly
Mo B: Hallsville
Centralia
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 99 mi | 1h 57m |
| Paris Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| First Capitol Drive | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| US 63 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| US 63 Conn | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Second Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| MO 124 | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles, MO and Hallsville, MO.
Start on North Second Street
Turn right onto First Capitol Drive
Turn left onto I 70 Business; MO 94
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 70
Take the exit
Turn right
Merge onto US 63 Conn
Merge onto US 63
Take the exit
Turn right onto MO B
Turn left onto MO 124
Arrive at destination
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.
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 25 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.7 miles or 1h 10m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hallsville, MO than in the middle of the route.
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 113.5 miles and 2h 21m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.7 mi from Saint Charles, MO · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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.
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 56.7 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 99 miles.
The final approach into Hallsville, 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 Hallsville, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$17.74 one way
$35.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.48 | $38.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.84 | $43.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.06 | $50.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.92 | $5.45 |
| Efficient EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.89 | $7.26 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Saint Charles on Saturday
Local time
11:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Hallsville on Saturday
Local time
11:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
60°F
Warrenton, MO
57 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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