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Trip from Warrenton, MO to Chesterfield, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

49m

Distance

36.3 mi

58 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m

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 Warren County, Missouri, United States

Warrenton, MO

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city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States

Chesterfield, MO

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion through Missouri, the 36.3-mile trip from Warrenton to Chesterfield is an efficient choice. Expect the drive to take approximately 49 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. You will navigate a mix of roads, including the Avenue of the Saints, I-70, and Chesterfield Airport Road. With fuel costs estimated at just $6, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route that stays entirely within the Midwest. Since the travel time is under an hour, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations, giving you total flexibility to head back whenever you're ready.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Avenue of the Saints 16.6 mi 19m
I 70 16.4 mi 22m
Chesterfield Airport Road 1.2 mi 2m
MO 47 0.7 mi 1m
US 40 0.3 mi <1m
Baxter Road 0.3 mi <1m
Old Chesterfield Road 0.2 mi <1m
Boone's Crossing 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Avenue of the Saints — 16.6 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MO M

24 ft · 4 sec · East Booneslick Road
2

Turn right onto MO 47

0.7 mi · 1 min · MO 47
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis, Wright City
4

Merge onto I 70; US 40

16 mi · 22 min · I 70; US 40
5

Take the exit onto US 40

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 40
Exit 210A Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
6

Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61

17 mi · 19 min · Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 17 Toward Boone's Crossing Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn right onto Boone's Crossing

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Boone's Crossing
Use the right lane.
9

Turn left onto Chesterfield Airport Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Chesterfield Airport Road
10

Turn slight right

212 ft · 7 sec
Toward Baxter Road Use the right lane.
11

Turn slight right onto Baxter Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Baxter Road
Use the right lane.
12

Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Old Chesterfield Road
13

Turn right onto Santa Maria Drive

107 ft · 4 sec · Santa Maria Drive
14

Arrive at destination

Santa Maria Drive

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Dardenne Prairie, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dardenne Prairie, MO

18 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

Clarkson Valley, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wentzville, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Warrenton, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 34.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis, Wright City

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis, Wrig...
6
17.3 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 40

Take the exit onto US 40 toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 210A Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Ches...
5
17.6 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints

Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
34.3 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward Boone's Crossing

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 17 Toward Boone's Crossing
5
34.5 mi into trip | ~45m in | Boone's Crossing

Turn right onto Boone's Crossing

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.68 one way

$11.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.23 $12.46
premium $4.89 $6.99 $13.97
diesel $5.61 $8.01 $16.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74
Efficient EV 9.1 0 $3.18 $1.45
EV Truck/SUV 14.5 0 $5.08 $2.32

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 12, 2026

Origin

Warrenton, MO

Late night in Warrenton on Sunday

Local time

12:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 14 to 18 mph 43% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Chesterfield, MO

Late night in Chesterfield on Sunday

Local time

12:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

S 13 to 17 mph 28% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

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

4 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

49m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between different road types across this 36.3-mile stretch. About 48% of your journey is spent on highways, providing a steady pace for nearly half the trip. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted segment of 16.6 miles while traveling on the Avenue of the Saints. The character of the road shifts from regional highway connections to the more localized flow of Chesterfield Airport Road as you approach your destination. It is a straightforward, functional drive that avoids the monotony of a purely long-haul interstate grind.

48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on Avenue of the Saints.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 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 36.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles (US 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles (I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

690 ft 462 ft

Total Climb

10 ft

Total Descent

228 ft

Highest Point

690 ft

~10.4 mi in

Elevation Range

228 ft

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 Warrenton, MO to Chesterfield, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Boone's Crossing along the way.

Boone's Crossing

34.3 mi in | ~44m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.6 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 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles (US 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles (I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 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, 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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