How far is Battlefield, MO from Chesterfield, MO?

The driving distance from Battlefield, MO to Chesterfield, MO is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.38 mi
03h 19m
Flight
186.08 mi
299.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.08 mi
Kilometers
299.46 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.38 mi
Kilometers
341.79 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Wed, Apr 29, 10:35 AM CDT
Return by in Battlefield
Wed, Apr 29, 1:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Battlefield
2026-04-29T07:15
Arrive Chesterfield
Wed, Apr 29, 10:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Battlefield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newburg
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Battlefield
104.8 mi
01h 39m
To Chesterfield
107.6 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph N
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Battlefield and Chesterfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Battlefield and Chesterfield.

  1. 1

    Start on West 3rd Street

    21 m · 4 sec · West 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Continue on West Bypass

    6.8 mi · 11 min · West Bypass

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East: Rolla

    1566 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

    177.4 mi · 3 hr 12 min · Payne Stewart Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit

    970 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    16.8 mi · 24 min · Manchester Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Clarkson Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Clarkson Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Baxter Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Baxter Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wild Horse Creek Road

    598 ft · 23 sec · Wild Horse Creek Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Santa Maria Drive

    1514 ft · 1 min · Santa Maria Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Santa Maria Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Battlefield and Chesterfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Payne Stewart Highway
177 mi · 84%
Manchester Road
16.8 mi · 8%
West Bypass
6.79 mi · 3%
Clarkson Road
3.6 mi · 2%
Baxter Road
1.6 mi · 1%
I 44 East
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Payne Stewart Highway

Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

177 mi · 03h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
186.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newburg
01h 39m from Battlefield
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Battlefield and Mostly Cloudy near Chesterfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Battlefield to Chesterfield?

The road trip is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Battlefield and 107.6 miles from Chesterfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.24 one way or $56.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Battlefield and Mostly Cloudy near Chesterfield.

Stop Ideas Near Newburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Newburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newburg.

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

97 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

106 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Battlefield and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 186.08 mi (299.46 km).

Battlefield

#1 Battlefield

City in Greene County, Missouri, United States

Population6,665
Coordinates37.1156100, -93.3701900
Altitude388
CountryUnited States
Chesterfield

#2 Chesterfield

A city in St.

Population47,570
Coordinates38.6631100, -90.5770700
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: West 3rd Street (-93.370189, 37.115664)
End: Santa Maria Drive (-90.576914, 38.663102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.37 L · about $28.24
Round trip
$56.49
14.98 gal · 56.74 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.24 $56.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.85 $63.71
Premium $4.65 $34.86 $69.72
Diesel $5.30 $39.73 $79.45

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Battlefield and Chesterfield. The current time is 07:15:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.