How far is Chesterfield, MO from Aurora, MO?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Aurora, MO is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.77 mi
04h 32m
Flight
207.49 mi
333.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.49 mi
Kilometers
333.92 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.77 mi
Kilometers
371.39 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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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 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM CDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Sun, Apr 19, 1:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-04-19T04:19
Arrive Aurora
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint Robert
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From Chesterfield
115.3 mi
02h 16m
To Aurora
115.5 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Santa Maria Drive

    1514 ft · 1 min · Santa Maria Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wild Horse Creek Road

    551 ft · 20 sec · Wild Horse Creek Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Baxter Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Baxter Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Clarkson Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Clarkson Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Manchester Road

    16.8 mi · 24 min · Manchester Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West: St. Clair

    1157 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    182.8 mi · 3 hr 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO MM, MO B

    1040 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    96 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    9 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest Elm Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Church Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Elliott Avenue

    29 m · 2 sec · South Elliott Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Elliott Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
183 mi · 79%
Manchester Road
16.8 mi · 7%
Southwest Elm Street
10.2 mi · 4%
Clarkson Road
3.57 mi · 2%
East Church Street
1.99 mi · 1%
Baxter Road
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

183 mi · 03h 18m

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
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
207.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
02h 16m from Chesterfield
Leave By
7:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chesterfield and Sunny near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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 Chesterfield and 115.5 miles from Aurora.

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 23.3 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 7:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.70 one way or $61.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chesterfield and Sunny near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 207.49 mi (333.92 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

A city in St.

Population47,570
Coordinates38.6631100, -90.5770700
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States

Population7,432
Coordinates36.9708900, -93.7179800
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesterfield (-90.57707, 38.66311)
End: Aurora (-93.71798, 36.97089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.14 gal
30.83 L · about $30.70
Round trip
$61.39
16.28 gal · 61.66 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.7 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.70 $61.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.62 $69.24
Premium $4.65 $37.88 $75.77
Diesel $5.30 $43.17 $86.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Aurora. The current time is 04:19:44.

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.