Origin
Troy, MO
Afternoon in Troy on Sunday
Local time
3:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Troy, MO to Saint Charles, MO
Drive Time
49m
Distance
36.3 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Troy, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Saint Charles, MO
SHAHBAZ ZAMAN
Trip Overview
The drive from Troy, MO to Saint Charles, MO covers 36.3 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Avenue of the Saints, First Capitol Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.1 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.51 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
18.2 miles from Troy, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 36.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 2nd Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 36.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Cherry Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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2nd Street
At end of road, turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Cherry Street
Enter roundabout onto East Cherry Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
8
34 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward I 70 Business, MO 94: First Capitol Drive, Lewis and Clark Trail
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 228
Toward I 70 Business, MO 94: First Capitol Driv...
9
34.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 Business, MO 94 East: First Capitol Drive, Lindenwood University, SSM Health Saint Joseph Hospital
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 70 Business, MO 94 East: First Capitol...
Towns Along This Route
Between Troy, MO and Saint Charles, MO, road signs point toward Lindenwood University and Ssm Health Saint Joseph Hospital.
Lindenwood University
34.1 mi in
|
~43m
Ssm Health Saint Joseph Hospital
34.1 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 17.1 mi | 21m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 15.1 mi | 18m |
| First Capitol Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| I 70 Business | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Cherry Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Second Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Lincoln Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| MO 47 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 17.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, MO and Saint Charles, MO.
1
Start on this road
97 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto 2nd Street
99 ft
·
6 sec
·
2nd Street
3
Turn right onto East Cherry Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Cherry Street
4
Enter roundabout onto East Cherry Street
113 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Cherry Street
5
Continue on East Cherry Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Cherry Street
6
Turn left onto North Lincoln Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Lincoln Drive
7
Turn slight right
208 ft
·
7 sec
8
Turn slight right onto MO 47
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
MO 47
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward US 61 South: Saint Louis
10
Merge onto US 61
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Merge onto I 70
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 228
Toward I 70 Business, MO 94: First Capitol Drive, Lewis and Clark Trail
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 70 Business, MO 94 East: First Capitol Drive, Lindenwood University, SSM Health Saint Joseph Hospital
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto I 70 Business; MO 94
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
First Capitol Drive
16
Turn slight right onto I 70 Business; MO 94
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 70 Business; MO 94
Toward MO 94
17
Turn left onto South Second Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Second Street
18
Arrive at destination
North Second Street
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 18.2 miles from Troy, MO, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.1 miles.
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 36.3 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.2 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Charles, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Troy, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 36.3 miles and 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Troy, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 17.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.2 mi from Troy, MO · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Arriving in Saint Charles, MO
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.51 one way
$11.03 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| premium | $4.80 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
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: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Saint Charles, MO
Afternoon in Saint Charles on Sunday
Local time
3:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
S 9 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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
7 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
49m 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 Troy, MO to Saint Charles, MO covers 36.3 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Avenue of the Saints, First Capitol Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 miles from Troy, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.51 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 36.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Cherry Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Troy, MO and Saint Charles, MO, road signs point toward Lindenwood University and Ssm Health Saint Joseph Hospital.
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