How far is Carthage, MO from Chesterfield, MO?
The driving distance from Carthage, MO to Chesterfield, MO is about 266.3 miles (428.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.9 miles (366.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri parts of witch are in Camden, Laclede, and Pulaski Counties
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carthage and Chesterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carthage and Chesterfield.
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Start on South Grant Street
784 ft · 24 sec · South Grant Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Central Avenue
1557 ft · 44 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn slight left
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
26.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 East: Springfield
3171 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
194.8 mi · 3 hr 31 min
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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 Carthage 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.
I 44 East
Merge slight left
195 mi · 03h 31m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carthage and Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carthage to Chesterfield?
The road trip is about 266.3 miles (428.6 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.6 miles from Carthage and 138.7 miles from Chesterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.9 miles (366.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.45 one way or $70.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carthage and Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Richland
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 Richland.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carthage and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 227.91 mi (366.78 km).
#1 Carthage
City in Missouri
| Population | 14,732 |
| Coordinates | 37.1764500, -94.3102200 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| 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: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $35.45 | $70.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.98 | $79.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.75 | $87.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.86 | $99.72 |
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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