Origin
Chesterfield, MO
Morning in Chesterfield on Tuesday
Local time
11:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterfield, MO to Pacific, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Pacific, MO
Felix Schickel
Trip Overview
Chesterfield, MO to Pacific, MO is 20.6 miles and takes about 37m via Manchester Road/Clarkson Road/MO OO, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Missouri, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on surface roads, making it a good option for a quick local excursion. You'll find the entire route can be completed comfortably within a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Road | 11 mi | 16m |
| Clarkson Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| MO OO | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| Baxter Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North 1st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Santa Maria Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Wild Horse Creek Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 1st Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Manchester Road
— 11 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, MO and Pacific, 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
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Manchester Road
6
Turn left onto MO OO
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
MO OO
7
Turn right onto MO OO
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
8
Arrive at destination
MO F
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 16.6 — 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
16.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
MO OO
Turn left onto MO OO
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Pacific, MO
Morning in Pacific on Tuesday
Local time
11:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
20 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
37m 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 entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway driving. You'll spend the entire 20.6 miles navigating local streets and roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 11 miles along Manchester Road. Expect a more engaged driving experience with frequent intersections and potential for local traffic.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on Manchester Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Wild Horse Creek Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chesterfield, MO to Pacific, MO is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 16.6 miles (MO OO): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
796 ft
466 ft
Total Climb
698 ft
Total Descent
704 ft
Highest Point
796 ft
~16.2 mi in
Elevation Range
329 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11 miles on Manchester 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 16.6 miles (MO OO): Navigation decision point.
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 Pacific, 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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