Origin
Bowling Green, MO
Late night in Bowling Green on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bowling Green, 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
1h 20m
Distance
64.9 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bowling Green, MO
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Chesterfield, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick getaway from Bowling Green to Chesterfield, you are looking at a straightforward 65.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 4 minutes to complete. Because this trip is so manageable, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $10 on fuel, making this a very budget-friendly trip through the heart of the Midwest. Since the entire route stays within Missouri, you will find it easy to navigate without needing to adjust to major regional changes. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 61.2 mi | 1h 13m |
| Chesterfield Airport Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| US 61 Business | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Court Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Baxter Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Chesterfield Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boone's Crossing | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Santa Maria Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 61.2 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green, MO and Chesterfield, MO.
1
Start on West Main Street
44 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Court Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Court Street
3
Enter roundabout onto US 61 Business; MO 161
254 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 61 Business; MO 161
4
Continue on US 61 Business; MO 161
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 61 Business; MO 161
5
Enter roundabout onto US 61 Business; MO 161
305 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 61 Business; MO 161
6
Continue on US 61 Business; MO 161
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 61 Business; MO 161
7
Take the ramp onto US 61 Business
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 61 Business
8
Merge onto US 61
61 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 17
Toward Boone's Crossing
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto Boone's Crossing
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Boone's Crossing
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto Chesterfield Airport Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Chesterfield Airport Road
12
Turn slight right
212 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Baxter Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn slight right onto Baxter Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Baxter Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Old Chesterfield Road
15
Turn right onto Santa Maria Drive
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
Santa Maria Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Santa Maria Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Bowling Green, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Avenue of the Saints if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.2 miles.
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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 63.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Court Street
Turn left onto South Court Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 61 Business; MO 161
Enter roundabout onto US 61 Business; MO 161
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 61 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge onto US 61 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
62.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward Boone's Crossing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward Boone's Crossing
5
63.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
Boone's Crossing
Turn right onto Boone's Crossing
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.15 one way
$20.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.49 | $24.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Troy, MO
32 mi in
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
1h 20m 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 high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate using a mix of South Court Street, the route, and the Avenue of the Saints, which demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because the path relies entirely on local roads, the drive feels more personal and connected to the landscape than a monotonous highway slog. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches here, so you should prepare for a constant, engaging pace throughout the entire 65.8-mile duration. This is a drive that rewards drivers who enjoy staying active at the steering wheel.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.2 mi on Avenue of the Saints.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Court Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 20m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 61 Business; MO 161): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.7 miles (US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Bowling Green, MO
Full guide →Bowling Green is a small town in Missouri a few hours Northwest of St. Louis, not far from the banks of the mighty Mississippi River.
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 1h 20m. Total distance: 64.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.2 miles on Avenue of the Saints. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 61 Business; MO 161): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.7 miles (US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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