How far is Aurora, MO from Chesterfield, MO?
The driving distance from Aurora, MO to Chesterfield, MO is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Chesterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Chesterfield.
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Start on South Elliott Avenue
29 m · 9 sec · South Elliott Avenue
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Turn left onto East Church Street
2 mi · 4 min · East Church Street
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Turn left
9.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Northeast Elm Street
4.4 mi · 6 min · Northeast Elm Street
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Springfield
1127 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
182.8 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit
970 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Manchester Road
16.8 mi · 24 min · Manchester Road
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Turn left onto Clarkson Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Clarkson Road
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Turn left onto Baxter Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Baxter Road
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Turn right onto Wild Horse Creek Road
598 ft · 23 sec · Wild Horse Creek Road
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Turn left onto Santa Maria Drive
1514 ft · 1 min · Santa Maria Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Santa Maria Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Chesterfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
183 mi · 03h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Aurora and Sunny near Chesterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Chesterfield?
The road trip is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km) and usually takes 03h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Robert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Aurora and 116.4 miles from Chesterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.85 one way or $61.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aurora and Sunny near Chesterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Robert.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 207.49 mi (333.92 km).
#1 Aurora
City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 7,432 |
| Coordinates | 36.9708900, -93.7179800 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesterfield
A city in St.
| Population | 47,570 |
| Coordinates | 38.6631100, -90.5770700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Maria Drive (-90.576914, 38.663102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 373 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $30.85 | $61.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.79 | $69.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.07 | $76.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.39 | $86.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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