Drive Time
41m
Distance
38.6 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Photo: SHAHBAZ ZAMAN
The drive from Troy, MO to Saint Charles, MO covers 38.6 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 2nd Street, East Cherry Street, North Lincoln Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.86 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
19.3 miles from Troy, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 38.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Troy, MO to Saint Charles, MO is easy. At 41m 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 Troy, MO to Saint Charles, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Cherry Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Lincoln Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 61 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue of the Saints | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, MO and Saint Charles, MO.
Start on the route
At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street
Turn right onto East Cherry Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Cherry Street
Exit the roundabout onto East Cherry Street
Turn left onto North Lincoln Drive
Turn slight right
Turn slight right
Take the ramp slight right toward US 61 South: Saint Louis
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business, MO 94: First Capitol Drive, Lewis and Clark Trail
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 Business, MO 94 East: First Capitol Drive, Lindenwood University, SSM Health Saint Joseph Hospital
Turn straight onto First Capitol Drive
Turn slight right onto MO 94
Turn left onto South Second Street
Arrive at your 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 38.6 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.3 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Charles, MO than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Troy, 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 Troy, MO
This is one driving day of about 38.6 miles and 41m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.3 mi from Troy, MO · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
The final approach into Saint Charles, 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 Saint Charles, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.86 one way
$11.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| premium | $4.80 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.58 | $17.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Troy on Saturday
Local time
2:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Saint Charles on Saturday
Local time
2:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
57°F
Alton, IL
19 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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
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