Saint Charles, MO to Velda Village Hills, MO is 15.1 miles and takes about 23 minutes via I 70, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Missouri, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Given its brief duration and primarily highway profile, it's a straightforward transit. This route is ideal for those needing to cover a small distance quickly without significant planning.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
10.2 mi
12m
South Fifth Street
1.1 mi
2m
Florissant Road
1 mi
1m
Natural Bridge Road
0.9 mi
1m
Avondale Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
University Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
<1m
North Second Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 10.2 mi, about 12m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 34 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~6,486 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~540 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles, MO and Velda Village Hills, 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 EastUse the left / straight lanes.
5
Merge onto I 70
10 mi·12 min·I 70
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 240Toward MO N: Florissant Road, University BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
428 ft·10 sec
Toward MO N: University of Missouri–Saint Louis, Touhill Arts Center, Florissant Road, University BoulevardUse the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto MO N
0.2 mi·23 sec·University Boulevard
9
Continue on MO N
1.0 mi·1 min·Florissant Road
10
Enter roundabout onto MO 115
179 ft·3 sec·Natural Bridge Road
11
Continue on MO 115
0.9 mi·1 min·Natural Bridge Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Avondale Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Avondale Avenue
13
At end of road, turn left onto Myron Avenue
70 ft·3 sec·Myron Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Myron Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 12.4 — 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.
5
1.5 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 70 East
8
11.9 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward MO N: Florissant Road, University 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 240
Toward MO N: Florissant Road, University Boulev...
8
12.4 mi into trip|~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO N: University of Missouri–Saint Louis, Touhill Arts Center, Florissant Road, University Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward MO N: University of Missouri–Saint Louis...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.34 one way
$4.68 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg5 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$2.57
$5.13
premium
$4.93
$2.93
$5.86
diesel
$5.60
$3.33
$6.66
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 60% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
4.5
0
$1.59
$0.72
Efficient EV
3.8
0
$1.32
$0.60
EV Truck/SUV
6
0
$2.11
$0.97
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 Sep 2, 2026
Origin
Saint Charles, MO
Late night
in Saint Charles on Saturday
Local time
12:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Clear
S 7 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:47PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 7:45PM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Destination
Velda Village Hills, MO
Late night
in Velda Village Hills on Saturday
Local time
12:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Clear
S 7 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:47PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 7:45PM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
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
5 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 68% of the route on the highway, you'll spend most of your time on I 70. The longest continuous stretch on this highway is 10.2 miles. After exiting I 70, you'll transition to surface streets like South Fifth Street and Florissant Road. Expect a change in pace and more frequent intersections as you move from the highway to these local roads.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 Effort7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 15.1 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 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
655 ft431 ft
Total Climb
324 ft
Total Descent
260 ft
Highest Point
655 ft
~14 mi in
Elevation Range
224 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Saint Charles, MO and Velda Village Hills, MO, road signs point toward Mo N: University Of Missouri–Saint Louis and Touhill Arts Center.
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.
Top landmarks
•First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site — historic site in Missouri, United States
•African Church — church building in Missouri, United States of America
•Frenchtown Historic District — historic district in St. Charles County, Missouri
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.1 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 (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 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 Velda Village Hills, 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 1.5 miles: 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 Velda Village Hills, MO before heading back.
