Origin
Saint Charles, MO
Late night in Saint Charles on Friday
Local time
2:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Charles, MO to Monroe City, MO
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
115.2 mi
185 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m
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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Monroe City, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Charles, MO to Monroe City, MO covers 115.2 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on First Capitol Drive, I 70 West, US 61 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.01 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
57.6 miles from Saint Charles, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 115.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 23m drive with frequent turns across 115.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
First Capitol Drive 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 Monroe City, MO is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Monroe City, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| First Capitol Drive | — | — |
| I 70 West | — | — |
| US 61 North | — | — |
| Avenue of the Saints | — | — |
| Paris Gravel Road | — | — |
| County Road 422 | — | — |
| Veterans Road | — | — |
| US 36 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
First Capitol Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles, MO and Monroe City, 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
·
First Capitol Drive
3
Turn left onto First Capitol Drive
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
First Capitol Drive
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 70 West
5
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
21 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Hannibal
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 61 North: Hannibal
7
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
73 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
8
Take the exit slight left
249 ft
·
15 sec
9
Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Paris Gravel Road
10
Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422
279 ft
·
9 sec
·
County Road 422
11
Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Road
12
Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City
13
Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
14
Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West, US 36 Business, MO Z: Monroe City, Paris, Moberly
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 24 West, US 36 Business, MO Z: Monroe City, Paris, Moberly
16
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
17
Continue on 5th Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Street
18
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Main Street
19
Arrive at your destination
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 57.6 miles from Saint Charles, MO, or about 1h 11m 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 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.6 miles or 1h 11m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monroe City, 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.
+
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 115.2 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Saint Charles, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.6 mi from Saint Charles, MO · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.6 miles from Saint Charles, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Monroe City, MO
The final approach into Monroe City, 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 Monroe City, 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
$18.01 one way
$36.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.77 | $39.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.17 | $44.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.43 | $50.87 |
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: 40.3 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 | 34.6 | 0 | $12.10 | $5.53 |
| Efficient EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.13 | $7.37 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Monroe City, MO
Late night in Monroe City on Friday
Local time
2:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Troy, MO
58 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
13 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
2h 23m 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 Monroe City, MO covers 115.2 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are First Capitol Drive, I 70 West, US 61 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.6 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 $18.01 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 Monroe City, MO is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Monroe City, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint Charles, MO to Monroe City, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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