How far is Bonne Terre, MO from Chesterfield, MO?

The driving distance from Bonne Terre, MO to Chesterfield, MO is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.78 mi
01h 07m
Flight
51.15 mi
82.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.15 mi
Kilometers
82.31 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.78 mi
Kilometers
107.47 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:33 AM CDT
Return by in Bonne Terre
Sat, Apr 18, 1:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bonne Terre
2026-04-17T23:25
Arrive Chesterfield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bonne Terre
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Barnhart
MO

Census designated place

From Bonne Terre
33.4 mi
00h 33m
To Chesterfield
33.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bonne Terre and Chesterfield.

  1. 1

    Start on North Division Street

    4 m · 6 sec · North Division Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1567 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Benham Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Benham Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 67 North: Saint Louis

    838 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1750 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1735 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis

    705 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    674 ft · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Avenue of the Saints

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Chesterfield Parkway West

    116 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Outer 40

    2036 ft · 56 sec · North Outer 40

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Chesterfield Parkway West

    607 ft · 27 sec · Chesterfield Parkway West

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1674 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Wild Horse Creek Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Wild Horse Creek Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Old Chesterfield Road

    1576 ft · 1 min · Old Chesterfield Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Santa Maria Drive

    33 m · 5 sec · Santa Maria Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Santa Maria Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bonne Terre 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 67 North
23.2 mi · 35%
I 55 North
20.9 mi · 31%
I 270 West
12.5 mi · 19%
Avenue of the Saints
5.9 mi · 9%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 2%
Benham Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 67 North

Merge slight left

22.7 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
51.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barnhart
00h 33m from Bonne Terre
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bonne Terre and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesterfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bonne Terre to Chesterfield?

The road trip is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Barnhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Bonne Terre and 33.4 miles from Chesterfield.

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

The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.90 one way or $17.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bonne Terre and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesterfield.

Stop Ideas Near Barnhart

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Barnhart, 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 Barnhart.

RAIL

Kirkwood

26 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

35 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

59 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

66 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bonne Terre and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 51.15 mi (82.31 km).

Bonne Terre

#1 Bonne Terre

City

Population6,824
Coordinates37.9231100, -90.5554000
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Chesterfield

#2 Chesterfield

A city in St.

Population47,570
Coordinates38.6631100, -90.5770700
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Avenue (-90.555418, 37.92308)
End: Santa Maria Drive (-90.576914, 38.663102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.92 L · about $8.90
Round trip
$17.80
4.72 gal · 17.84 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.90 $17.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.04 $20.07
Premium $4.65 $10.98 $21.97
Diesel $5.30 $12.52 $25.03

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bonne Terre and Chesterfield. The current time is 23:25:52.

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.