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
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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If you are planning a quick excursion from Chesterfield to St. Louis, you are looking at a brief 22.2-mile journey that typically takes about 29 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can expect to spend approximately $3 on fuel for the trip, making it a very budget-friendly transit within the Midwest. While the distance is short, you will navigate a mix of major routes including the Avenue of the Saints, the Jack Buck Memorial Highway, and the Daniel Boone Expressway. Because the entire route remains within Missouri, the transition between these two points is seamless and straightforward.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Jack Buck Memorial Highway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Daniel Boone Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| South 14th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Baxter Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Chesterfield Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Santa Maria Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, MO and St. Louis, MO.
Start on Santa Maria Drive
Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road
Turn right onto Baxter Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
Continue on I 64; US 40
Continue on I 64; US 40
Take the exit
Turn left onto South 14th Street
Turn right onto Market Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward 14th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto South 14th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Chesterfield on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in St. Louis on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 26% of the journey spent on highways, you will spend most of your time navigating local stretches that keep the pace varied. Your longest uninterrupted segment is a 9.4-mile stretch along the Avenue of the Saints, which offers a brief respite from the more frequent turns found elsewhere. The road’s personality shifts as you move between these thoroughfares, requiring you to stay alert through the transition points. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that gets you from the suburbs to the city center efficiently.
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 Old Chesterfield Road.
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 7 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 (Old Chesterfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.6 miles (I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
308 ft
Total Descent
315 ft
Highest Point
641 ft
~7.9 mi in
Elevation Range
177 ft
The Gateway City of St. Louis is the epitome of the modern Midwestern metropolis. Missouri's second-largest city is vibrant but laid-back, populous but navigable, historic but still relevant. The city's planners have created an aesthetically beautiful city, with plenty of green space amidst buildings both old and new, framed by the majestic Mississippi and Missouri rivers. And capping it all is the world's tallest man-made monument, the beautiful and iconic Gateway Arch. St. Louis is a city of culture and surprisingly inexpensive. Among American cities, only Washington, D.C. has more free attractions for tourists and residents alike. Hotels, restaurants, and even parking garages avoid the premium pricing common in other big cities. Although often overlooked, St. Louis can be an affordable, educational, and fun family getaway.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 22.2 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 (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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