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Trip from Chesterfield, MO to Fulton, 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 46m

Distance

88.2 mi

142 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 39m ★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States

Chesterfield, MO

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Downtown Fulton, MO, MO

Fulton, MO

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Trip Overview

This 88.2-mile drive from Chesterfield, MO to Fulton, MO is a straightforward, single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 46 minutes. With no highway driving, expect a more local feel throughout the journey. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $13, making it an economical option. Since the drive is relatively short and doesn't involve significant highway time, it's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You'll be staying within the Midwest region for the entirety of your travels.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

44.1 miles from Chesterfield, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Old Chesterfield Road — —
Baxter Road — —
Chesterfield Airport Road — —
Boone's Crossing — —
I 64 West — —
Avenue of the Saints — —
I 70 West — —
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Old Chesterfield Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, MO and Fulton, MO.

1

Start on Santa Maria Drive

108 ft · 8 sec · Santa Maria Drive
2

Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Old Chesterfield Road
3

Turn right onto Baxter Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Baxter Road
4

At the end of the road, turn left onto Chesterfield Airport Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Chesterfield Airport Road
5

Continue on Chesterfield Airport Road

440 ft · 8 sec · Chesterfield Airport Road
6

Turn right onto Boone's Crossing

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Boone's Crossing
7

Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North

167 ft · 7 sec · I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North
8

Turn left onto I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North

0.2 mi · 17 sec · I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North
9

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

17 mi · 20 min · Avenue of the Saints
10

Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
11

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

62 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
12

Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

0.2 mi · 28 sec · US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
13

Turn left

3.7 mi · 4 min
14

Turn slight left onto US 54 Business: Fulton

2.8 mi · 4 min · US 54 Business: Fulton
15

Turn right onto Saint Louis Avenue

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Saint Louis Avenue
16

Turn left onto Market Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Market Street
17

Turn right onto East 5th Street

262 ft · 12 sec · East 5th Street
18

Turn left onto Court Street

243 ft · 11 sec · Court Street
19

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 46-minute duration and the local road nature of this 88.2-mile trip, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. Starting earlier in the day is advisable to avoid potential local traffic congestion, especially as you navigate through Chesterfield. With no designated stops and a relatively short distance, you can easily complete this drive in one go without needing to split it. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the 'turn-heavy' profile means frequent adjustments are part of the experience. Budget approximately $13 for fuel.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.1 miles from Chesterfield, MO, or about 53m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 19 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.1 miles or 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fulton, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Chesterfield, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chesterfield, MO

This is one driving day of about 88.2 miles and 1h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Chesterfield, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Wright City, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wright City, MO

44 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

Weldon Spring, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wright City, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.1 miles from Chesterfield, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

The Wolf Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Ballwin, Missouri

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16365277027

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 81.9

Kingdom City, Missouri

+15733106020

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 81.9

Kingdom City, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 12.6

Lake St Louis, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 18.9

Wentzville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Ionna Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 37.8

Warrenton, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 37.8

Warrenton, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 44.1

Warrenton, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16364562001

Visit website

EVXY Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 6.3

O'Fallon, Missouri

+18554382474

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.79 one way

$27.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.14 $30.28
premium $4.89 $16.97 $33.95
diesel $5.61 $19.47 $38.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.5 0 $9.26 $4.23
Efficient EV 22.1 0 $7.72 $3.53
EV Truck/SUV 35.3 0 $12.35 $5.64

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Chesterfield, MO

Night in Chesterfield on Saturday

Local time

11:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fulton, MO

Night in Fulton on Saturday

Local time

11:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2 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 46m 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?

This route is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll encounter numerous turns and navigate local roads for the entire 88.2 miles. With 0% highway share, there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed driving. Instead, anticipate a more engaging experience that requires your attention as you transition through various local roadways, including Old Chesterfield Road, Baxter Road, and Chesterfield Airport Road. The road's personality remains consistent, focusing on local navigation rather than open highway cruising.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Old Chesterfield Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Chesterfield, MO to Fulton, MO is easy. At 1h 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chesterfield, MO to Fulton, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 88.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chesterfield, MO to Fulton, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fulton, 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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