Origin
Chesterfield, MO
Late night in Chesterfield on Sunday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterfield, MO to Eureka, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesterfield, MO
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Eureka, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Chesterfield and Eureka, Missouri, you are in for a quick, 13.6-mile trip across the Midwest landscape. This local drive typically takes about 29 minutes to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. You will not need to worry about overnight lodging or complex itineraries for such a short journey. Budgeting is straightforward as well, with fuel costs estimated at just $2 for the duration. Because this route stays entirely within Missouri, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old State Road | 4 mi | 9m |
| Clarkson Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| MO 109 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Baxter Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Manchester Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Central Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Santa Maria Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East 5th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old State Road
— 4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, MO and Eureka, MO.
1
Start on Santa Maria Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Santa Maria Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Wild Horse Creek Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Wild Horse Creek Road
3
Turn left onto Baxter Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Baxter Road
4
Turn right onto MO 340
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Clarkson Road
5
Turn right onto MO 100
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Manchester Road
6
Turn left onto Old State Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Old State Road
7
Continue on Old State Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Old State Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto MO 109
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
MO 109
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East 5th Street
10
Turn left onto North Central Avenue
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
North Central Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
South Central Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Wild Horse Creek Road
At end of road, turn right onto Wild Horse Creek Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Baxter Road
Turn left onto Baxter Road
Navigation decision point
3
6.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Old State Road
Turn left onto Old State Road
Navigation decision point
6
10.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
MO 109
At end of road, turn left onto MO 109
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
North Central Avenue
Turn left onto North Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.13 one way
$4.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
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.
Destination
Eureka, MO
Late night in Eureka on Sunday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
21 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
29m 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 percent highway travel. You will navigate using a combination of Wild Horse Creek Road, Baxter Road, and Clarkson Road to reach your destination. Since there are no highway segments, the experience is defined by the winding nature of these local arteries. There are no major long, uninterrupted stretches to speak of, so stay alert as you transition between these specific local roads. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention on the turns.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Old State Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 0.3 miles in near Wild Horse Creek Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Wild Horse Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Baxter Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (Old State Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on Old State Road. 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: at 0.3 miles (Wild Horse Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Baxter Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (Old State Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eureka, 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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