Origin
Saint Charles, MO
Morning in Saint Charles on Sunday
Local time
6:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Charles, MO to Riverview, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Charles, MO
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Riverview, MO
Boris Hamer
Trip Overview
This quick 18.3-mile drive from Saint Charles, MO to Riverview, MO is best suited as a single-day excursion, taking about 27 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, this trip is an easy addition to any local exploration in the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes Rosemary Straub Davison Highway and Officer Scott H Armstrong Memorial Highway, with a section on Chambers Road. Expect a relatively short travel time that allows for plenty of flexibility in your schedule, making it an ideal short trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Straub Davison Highway | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Officer Scott H Armstrong Memorial Highway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Chambers Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Lewis and Clark Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Second Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Discovery Bridge | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| MO 370 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Third Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
— 8.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles, MO and Riverview, MO.
1
Start on North Second Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Second Street
2
Continue on MO 94
199 ft
·
5 sec
·
Tecumseh Street
3
Continue on MO 94
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Third Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
5
Merge onto MO 370
223 ft
·
3 sec
·
Patrick J Bray Memorial Highway
6
Continue on MO 370
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Discovery Bridge
7
Continue on MO 370
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Officer Scott H Armstrong Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 370
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
MO 370
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge onto I 270
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
473 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 31A
Toward MO 367 South, MO 367 North: Saint Louis
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 31A
Toward MO 367 South: Saint Louis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto MO 367
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewis and Clark Boulevard
13
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
14
Turn left onto Chambers Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Chambers Road
15
Turn right onto Diamond Drive
133 ft
·
8 sec
·
Diamond Drive
16
Turn right
140 ft
·
10 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 6.1 and 18.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MO 370
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 370 toward I 270 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Merge onto I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward MO 367 South, MO 367 North: Saint Louis
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 31A
Toward MO 367 South, MO 367 North: Saint Louis
9
15.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 367 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 31A
Toward MO 367 South: Saint Louis
5
18.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.86 one way
$5.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Riverview, MO
Morning in Riverview on Sunday
Local time
6:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of intersections and changes in direction rather than long, straight highway stretches. With a highway share of only 2, most of your journey will be on local roads. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 8.7 miles on Rosemary Straub Davison Highway. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires your attention as you transition between different roadways and local traffic patterns.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on Rosemary Straub Davison Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 around 6.1 miles in near MO 370.
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 8 decision points packed into just 18.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (MO 370): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on Rosemary Straub Davison Highway. 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 Riverview, 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 6.1 miles (MO 370): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Riverview, 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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