How far is Center, MO from Chesterfield, MO?

The driving distance from Center, MO to Chesterfield, MO is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
93.81 mi
01h 28m
Flight
77.55 mi
124.8 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.55 mi
Kilometers
124.8 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.81 mi
Kilometers
150.98 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Wed, Apr 15, 7:24 PM CDT
Return by in Center
Wed, Apr 15, 8:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Center
2026-04-15T17:55
Arrive Chesterfield
Wed, Apr 15, 7:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Center
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
Whiteside
MO

Human settlement in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States of America

From Center
46.3 mi
00h 44m
To Chesterfield
47.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
17 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Lamb Street

    31 m · 7 sec · East Lamb Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Public Street

    94 m · 9 sec · South Public Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1338 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    82 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Boone's Crossing

    1068 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Boone's Crossing

    549 ft · 21 sec · Boone's Crossing

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Baxter Road

    65 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Baxter Road

    1397 ft · 34 sec · Baxter Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road

    891 ft · 40 sec · Old Chesterfield Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Santa Maria Drive

    33 m · 5 sec · Santa Maria Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Santa Maria Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
82 mi · 87%
Chesterfield Airport Road
1.2 mi · 1%
South Public Street
0.31 mi
Boone's Crossing
0.31 mi
Baxter Road
0.31 mi
Old Chesterfield Road
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

82 mi · 01h 37m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
77.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whiteside
00h 44m from Center
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Center and 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 Center to Chesterfield?

The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Whiteside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from Center and 47.5 miles from Chesterfield.

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

The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.48 one way or $24.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Center and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesterfield.

Stop Ideas Near Whiteside

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

64 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

69 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

82 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Kirkwood

85 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Center and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 77.55 mi (124.8 km).

Center

#1 Center

City in Ralls County, Missouri, United States

Population505
Coordinates39.5081000, -91.5287700
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Chesterfield

#2 Chesterfield

A city in St.

Population47,570
Coordinates38.6631100, -90.5770700
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: East Lamb Street (-91.528769, 39.508225)
End: Santa Maria Drive (-90.576914, 38.663102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.53 L · about $12.48
Round trip
$24.96
6.62 gal · 25.06 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.48 $24.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.08 $28.15
Premium $4.65 $15.40 $30.81
Diesel $5.30 $17.56 $35.11

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Center and Chesterfield. The current time is 17:55:23.

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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.