Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 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.
Charleston, MO
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Anniston, MO
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Charleston, MO to Anniston, MO is 8.2 miles and takes about 12m via South Main Street/MO 75/West Marshall Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and the state of Missouri. It’s a straightforward drive primarily on surface roads, making it ideal for those needing to cover a small distance quickly within the local area. You'll find it easy to fit this into a larger travel plan or complete it within a single day without needing an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| MO 75 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Marshall Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~640 veh/hr typical · worst 806
Quietest
2 AM
~114 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, MO and Anniston, MO.
Start on US 62; MO 77
Turn right onto I 57 Business; MO 105
Turn left onto MO 75
Turn left onto 3rd Street
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 I 57 Business; MO 105 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto MO 75
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.21 one way
$2.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $1.34 | $2.67 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
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, 2026-07-13.
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 Charleston on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Anniston on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
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.
This route is mostly surface roads, with only about 19% on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 6.6 miles on South Main Street before transitioning to other local roads. Expect to navigate through town and local traffic, rather than high-speed highway cruising. The roads are generally well-maintained and easy to follow.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 57 Business; MO 105 / South Main Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Charleston, MO to Anniston, MO is easy. At 12m with 19% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 57 Business; MO 105 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (MO 75): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
14 ft
Total Descent
24 ft
Highest Point
335 ft
~1.2 mi in
Elevation Range
24 ft
Founded 1837
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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 (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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