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Trip from Saint Charles, MO to Pine Lawn, MO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

23m

Distance

15.5 mi

25 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of St. Charles County, Missouri, United States

Saint Charles, MO

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Downtown Pine Lawn, MO, MO

Pine Lawn, MO

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Trip Overview

Saint Charles, MO to Pine Lawn, MO is 15.5 miles and takes about 23 minutes via I 70, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Missouri. You'll primarily be on interstate highways, making it a quick transit rather than a scenic journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger travel plan, offering minimal time commitment on the road. It’s a practical option when you need to get from one point to another efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 12.6 mi 16m
South Fifth Street 1.1 mi 2m
Jennings Station Road 0.5 mi 1m
Jefferson Street 0.2 mi <1m
North Second Street 0.2 mi <1m
Sexton Place <0.1 mi <1m
Cedarwood Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 12.6 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles, MO and Pine Lawn, MO.

1

Start on North Second Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · North Second Street
2

Turn right onto Jefferson Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Jefferson Street
3

Turn left onto MO 94

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Fifth Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 70 East Use the left / straight lanes.
5

Merge onto I 70

11 mi · 13 min · I 70
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 24 sec
Exit 241A Toward Bermuda Road Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 12 sec
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis Use the slight left lane.
8

Merge onto I 70

1.7 mi · 2 min · I 70
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 242 Toward Jennings Station Road, Goodfellow Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn right onto Jennings Station Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Jennings Station Road
11

Turn right onto Sexton Place

316 ft · 18 sec · Sexton Place
12

Turn left onto Cedarwood Avenue

42 ft · 1 sec · Cedarwood Avenue
13

Arrive at destination

Cedarwood Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Jefferson Street

Turn right onto Jefferson Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | MO 94 / South Fifth Street

Turn left onto MO 94 / South Fifth Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
12.6 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward Bermuda Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 241A Toward Bermuda Road
8
12.9 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
8
14.7 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward Jennings Station Road, Goodfellow Boulevard

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 242 Toward Jennings Station Road, Goodfellow Boulev...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.42 one way

$4.85 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.66 $5.32
premium $4.89 $2.98 $5.97
diesel $5.61 $3.42 $6.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.6 0 $1.63 $0.74
Efficient EV 3.9 0 $1.36 $0.62
EV Truck/SUV 6.2 0 $2.17 $0.99

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Saint Charles, MO

Late night in Saint Charles on Tuesday

Local time

3:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

W 9 to 14 mph 100% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:01AM CDT until April 20 at 6:05AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:57PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Destination

Pine Lawn, MO

Late night in Pine Lawn on Tuesday

Local time

3:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

23m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the route utilizing major highways. You can expect a largely uninterrupted experience on I 70 for a stretch of 12.6 miles, which forms the core of your journey. The profile suggests a consistent, faster pace for most of the drive, transitioning onto South Fifth Street and Jennings Station Road for the final segments. The character remains predominantly that of efficient travel, minimizing local road detours. It’s a drive designed for directness and speed, rather than leisurely exploration.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on I 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and South Fifth Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Jefferson Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 15.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MO 94 / South Fifth Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Saint Charles, MO

Full guide →

St. Charles, Missouri is outside of St. Louis on the bank of the Missouri River. It was Missouri's first state capital and was one of the first stops by Lewis and Clark on their journey to explore Louisiana Territory. The historic Main Street has largely been restored to its 1812-era appearance including gas lights a boardwalk and is lined with shops selling artwork, handicrafts, home decorations, antiques. There are also many restaurants.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pine Lawn, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MO 94 / South Fifth Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pine Lawn, MO before heading back.

How this page is built

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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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