Origin
Troy, MO
Late night in Troy on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Troy, MO to Saint Charles, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
36.3 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Troy, MO
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Saint Charles, MO
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Trip Overview
Spanning 36.3 miles, this quick trip from Troy to Saint Charles, Missouri, is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 49 minutes. Because of the short duration, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stop. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel makes this a very economical excursion within the Midwest. You will navigate a path utilizing the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, the Avenue of the Saints, and First Capitol Drive to reach your destination. It functions perfectly as a simple, no-fuss transit between these two Missouri locations, offering a practical way to connect your itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 17.1 mi | 21m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 15.1 mi | 18m |
| First Capitol Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| I 70 Business | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Cherry Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Second Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Lincoln Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| MO 47 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 17.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, MO and Saint Charles, MO.
1
Start on this road
97 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto 2nd Street
99 ft
·
6 sec
·
2nd Street
3
Turn right onto East Cherry Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Cherry Street
4
Enter roundabout onto East Cherry Street
113 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Cherry Street
5
Continue on East Cherry Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Cherry Street
6
Turn left onto North Lincoln Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Lincoln Drive
7
Turn slight right
208 ft
·
7 sec
8
Turn slight right onto MO 47
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
MO 47
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward US 61 South: Saint Louis
10
Merge onto US 61
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Merge onto I 70
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 228
Toward I 70 Business, MO 94: First Capitol Drive, Lewis and Clark Trail
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 70 Business, MO 94 East: First Capitol Drive, Lindenwood University, SSM Health Saint Joseph Hospital
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto I 70 Business; MO 94
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
First Capitol Drive
16
Turn slight right onto I 70 Business; MO 94
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 70 Business; MO 94
Toward MO 94
17
Turn left onto South Second Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Second Street
18
Arrive at destination
North Second Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Troy, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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2nd Street
At end of road, turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Cherry Street
Enter roundabout onto East Cherry Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
8
34 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward I 70 Business, MO 94: First Capitol Drive, Lewis and Clark Trail
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 228
Toward I 70 Business, MO 94: First Capitol Driv...
9
34.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 Business, MO 94 East: First Capitol Drive, Lindenwood University, SSM Health Saint Joseph Hospital
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 70 Business, MO 94 East: First Capitol...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.68 one way
$11.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Saint Charles, MO
Late night in Saint Charles on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
S 9 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this route. While you will spend a small portion of the journey on the highway, only 3% of your total mileage is categorized as highway driving. Your time behind the wheel involves navigating transitions between local roads and more substantial connectors. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 17.1 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, which provides a brief break from the more frequent turns found elsewhere. Overall, the road’s personality is defined by its local character, requiring you to stay attentive as you shift between different road types.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.1 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
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 36.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Cherry Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Troy, MO and Saint Charles, MO, road signs point toward Lindenwood University and Ssm Health Saint Joseph Hospital.
Lindenwood University
34.1 mi in
|
~43m
Ssm Health Saint Joseph Hospital
34.1 mi in
|
~43m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m 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 17.1 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower 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 Saint Charles, 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: near the start (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Cherry Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.4 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 Saint Charles, 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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