Origin
Weldon Spring, MO
Late night in Weldon Spring on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weldon Spring, 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
13m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weldon Spring, MO
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Chesterfield, MO
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Trip Overview
This short, 8.8-mile drive from Weldon Spring, MO, to Chesterfield, MO, is a quick 13-minute trip perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Avenue of the Saints, Chesterfield Airport Road, and Baxter Road, with a modest highway share of about 2%. Considered a "turn-heavy local drive," it’s straightforward and efficient for getting between these two Midwest locations. With an estimated fuel cost of just $1, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. Given its brevity, no overnight stays are necessary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Chesterfield Airport Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Baxter Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| MO 94 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Chesterfield Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boone's Crossing | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Weldon Spring Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old 94 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 6.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weldon Spring, MO and Chesterfield, MO.
1
Start on Old 94 South
149 ft
·
8 sec
·
Old 94 South
2
Turn right onto Weldon Spring Road
263 ft
·
6 sec
·
Weldon Spring Road
3
Merge onto MO 94
393 ft
·
8 sec
·
MO 94
4
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 94
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
MO 94
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: St. Louis
6
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MO 94
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 94
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: St. Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: St....
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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 lane.
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Boone's Crossing
Turn right onto Boone's Crossing
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
13m 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" on this route, meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than cruising on a long stretch of highway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 6.3 miles along Avenue of the Saints. With only a 2% highway share, most of your journey will involve navigating local streets. This type of driving is characterized by more frequent adjustments and a focus on efficient navigation through populated areas.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Avenue of the Saints.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MO 94.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 8.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MO 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.5 miles (I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Weldon Spring, MO to Chesterfield, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Boone's Crossing along the way.
Boone's Crossing
6.8 mi in
|
~8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 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 0.2 miles (MO 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.5 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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