Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anniston, MO
Lena Khrupina
Charleston, MO
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The drive from Anniston, MO to Charleston, MO covers 8.2 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO 105, MO 75, West Marshall Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.6 miles on MO 105. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 105 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| MO 75 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Marshall Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Anniston, MO and Charleston, MO.
Start on 3rd Street
Turn right onto MO 75
At end of road, turn right onto MO 105
Turn left onto US 62; MO 77
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto MO 75
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto MO 105
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 62; MO 77 / West Marshall Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.27 one way
$2.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $1.39 | $2.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Late night in Anniston on Thursday
Local time
12:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Charleston on Thursday
Local time
12:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Partly Cloudy
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
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.
8.2 mi in 12m, mostly highway — 6.6 mi of that is on MO 105.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 105 and MO 75. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO 75.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Anniston, MO to Charleston, MO is easy. At 12m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO 75): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (MO 105): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (US 62; MO 77 / West Marshall Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
24 ft
Total Descent
14 ft
Highest Point
335 ft
~7.1 mi in
Elevation Range
24 ft
Founded 1837
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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