Origin
St. Louis, MO
Late night in St. Louis on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St. Louis, MO to Chesterfield, 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
29m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
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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Trip Overview
This short 21.4-mile drive from St. Louis to Chesterfield in Missouri's Midwest region is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 29 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a 27% share of highway driving, making it a rather turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $3, so budget is unlikely to be a concern for this quick journey. Given its brevity, this route offers flexibility for when you choose to depart and how you structure your time. It's a straightforward drive designed for efficient travel within the same state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| Daniel Boone Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Jack Buck Memorial Highway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Market Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Outer 40 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Chesterfield Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Chesterfield Parkway West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wild Horse Creek Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 8.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis, MO and Chesterfield, MO.
1
Start on Market Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Market Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West: Wentzville
3
Merge onto I 64; US 40
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Jack Buck Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on I 64; US 40
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Daniel Boone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on I 64; US 40; US 61
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
381 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 19A
Toward Chesterfield Parkway West
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto North Outer 40
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Outer 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Turn left onto Chesterfield Parkway West
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Chesterfield Parkway West
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
10
Turn straight onto Wild Horse Creek Road
158 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wild Horse Creek Road
11
Turn right onto Old Chesterfield Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Chesterfield Road
12
Turn left onto Santa Maria Drive
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
Santa Maria Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Santa Maria Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 21.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 64 West, US 40 West: Wentzville
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West: Wentzville
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 64; US 40 / Jack Buck Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 64; US 40 / Jack Buck Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
20.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Chesterfield Parkway West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19A
Toward Chesterfield Parkway West
4
20.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Chesterfield Parkway West
Turn left onto Chesterfield Parkway West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
21.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Santa Maria Drive
Turn left onto Santa Maria Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.35 one way
$6.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
2 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' profile for this route, meaning you'll be making frequent turns as you transition between roads. While 27% of the journey involves highway driving, the majority is on surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.3 miles along the Avenue of the Saints. The Daniel Boone Expressway and Jack Buck Memorial Highway also feature in this drive, suggesting a mix of urban and suburban thoroughfares. The road's personality is less about wide-open cruising and more about navigating through communities.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Avenue of the Saints.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles (I 64; US 40 / Jack Buck Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from St. Louis, MO to Chesterfield, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Chesterfield Parkway West along the way.
Chesterfield Parkway West
20.2 mi in
|
~26m
About the Cities
Starting in St. Louis, MO
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 21.4 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on Avenue of the Saints. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Chesterfield, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles (I 64; US 40 / Jack Buck Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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