Origin
Arnold, MO
Late night in Arnold on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arnold, MO to Chesterfield, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.8 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arnold, MO
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Chesterfield, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Arnold and Chesterfield, you are looking at a quick 26.1-mile trip that typically takes about 29 minutes. This short jaunt within the Midwest is perfect for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stay. Budgeting about $4 for fuel will cover your transit across these Missouri suburbs. Since the route utilizes I-55 North, the Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway, and Officer Thomas G, you will find it to be a straightforward connection. It is an efficient way to navigate the region, providing a practical link between these two points without the need for extensive travel planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 11.5 mi | 14m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Rosa Parks Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Jeffco Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Outer 40 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Chesterfield Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 11.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arnold, MO and Chesterfield, MO.
1
Start on US 61; US 67
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Jeffco Boulevard
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto MO 141
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
MO 141
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 55 North
4
Merge onto I 55
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
5
Continue on I 55
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
6
Continue on I 55
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Rosa Parks Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 196
Toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
388 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 270 West: Kansas City
Use the slight left lane.
9
Continue on this road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 196
Toward I 270 West
10
Merge onto I 270
11 mi
·
14 min
·
I 270
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 12
Toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
Use the slight left lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
this road
Exit 12
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
14
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
381 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 19A
Toward Chesterfield Parkway West
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto North Outer 40
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Outer 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Turn left onto Chesterfield Parkway West
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Chesterfield Parkway West
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
19
Turn straight onto Wild Horse Creek Road
158 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wild Horse Creek Road
20
Turn right onto Old Chesterfield Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Chesterfield Road
21
Turn left onto Santa Maria Drive
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
Santa Maria Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Santa Maria Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 24.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
5.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago
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 196
Toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chi...
8
5.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 West: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 270 West: Kansas City
8
18 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, 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 12
Toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Lo...
8
18.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Went...
7
24.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Chesterfield Parkway West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19A
Toward Chesterfield Parkway West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Chesterfield, MO
Late night in Chesterfield on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
35m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this 26.1-mile journey. While you will utilize specific highway segments, the route is characterized by its frequent transitions and local road navigation. There is no significant highway-only stretch here, as the drive focuses on moving you efficiently through the suburban landscape. You will spend your time behind the wheel navigating the specific twists and turns inherent in this local path. Because the route is compact and lacks long, uninterrupted highway miles, you should stay attentive to shifting road names and intersection turns.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on I 270.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 25.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
645 ft
380 ft
Total Climb
508 ft
Total Descent
639 ft
Highest Point
645 ft
~9.2 mi in
Elevation Range
265 ft
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 Arnold, MO and Chesterfield, MO, road signs point toward Chicago and Saint Louis.
Chicago
5.5 mi in
|
~7m
Saint Louis
18 mi in
|
~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on I 270. 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 Chesterfield, 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 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 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 Chesterfield, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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