Origin
Webb City, MO
Late night in Webb City on Saturday
Local time
1:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Webb City, MO to Saint Charles, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 20m
Distance
291.3 mi
469 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 7m
★
6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 47m
10 AM
4h 30m
12 PM
4h 27m
3 PM
4h 31m
5 PM
4h 46m
8 PM
4h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Webb City, MO
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Saint Charles, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Webb City, MO to Saint Charles, MO covers 291.3 miles and takes about 4h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East MacArthur Drive, the route, MO 249 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
145.6 miles from Webb City, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 20m. Total distance: 291.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 20m 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 4h 20m drive with frequent turns across 291.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East MacArthur 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 20m 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 Webb City, MO to Saint Charles, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East MacArthur Drive | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| MO 249 South | — | — |
| Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 44 | — | — |
| East 7th Street | — | — |
| Cimarron Road | — | — |
| I 44 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East MacArthur Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Webb City, MO and Saint Charles, MO.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East MacArthur Drive
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East MacArthur Drive
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
233 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
4
Exit the roundabout
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
5
Take the exit slight right toward MO 249 South: Joplin
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
MO 249 South: Joplin
6
Merge slight left onto Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward MO 66, I 44 Business
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
MO 66, I 44 Business
8
Turn left onto East 7th Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East 7th Street
9
Continue on Cimarron Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cimarron Road
10
Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City
11
Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
260 mi
·
4 hr 42 min
·
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 270: Chicago, Memphis
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 270 North: Chicago
14
Continue on I 270 North: Chicago
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 270 North: Chicago
15
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
15 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 70 West: Kansas City
18
Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 70 West: Kansas City
19
Merge slight left
2.7 mi
·
3 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 70 Business: Fifth Street
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 Business: Fifth Street North, Bass Pro Drive, Ameristar Boulevard
233 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 70 Business: Fifth Street North, Bass Pro Drive, Ameristar Boulevard
22
Turn slight right onto South Fifth Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Fifth Street
23
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Jefferson Street
24
Turn left onto North Second Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Second Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 145.6 miles from Webb City, MO, or about 2h 10m 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 64 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.6 miles or 2h 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 3h 33m
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 Webb City, 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 Webb City, MO
This is one driving day of about 291.3 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Webb City, 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 145.6 mi from Webb City, MO · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 145.6 miles from Webb City, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$45.54 one way
$91.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $50.00 | $100.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $56.06 | $112.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.32 | $128.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.4 | 1 | $30.59 | $13.98 |
| Efficient EV | 72.8 | 0 | $25.49 | $11.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.5 | 1 | $40.78 | $18.64 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night in Saint Charles on Saturday
Local time
1:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Waynesville, MO
146 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 20m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Webb City, MO to Saint Charles, MO covers 291.3 miles and takes about 4h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East MacArthur Drive, the route, MO 249 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145.6 miles from Webb City, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.54 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 20m 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 Webb City, MO to Saint Charles, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Webb City, MO to Saint Charles, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
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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