How far is Chesterfield, MO from Ballwin, MO?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Ballwin, MO is about 6.2 miles (10 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.21 mi
00h 13m
Flight
4.99 mi
8.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.99 mi
Kilometers
8.03 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.21 mi
Kilometers
9.99 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ballwin
Sun, Apr 19, 4:12 AM CDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Sun, Apr 19, 4:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-04-19T03:58
Arrive Ballwin
Sun, Apr 19, 4:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Clarkson Valley
MO

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

From Chesterfield
3.1 mi
00h 06m
To Ballwin
3.1 mi
00h 06m

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
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.5 mi · 9 min · Baxter Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Holloway Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Holloway Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    67 m · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    67 m · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baxter Road
4.54 mi · 73%
Holloway Road
1.2 mi · 19%
Santa Maria Drive
0.29 mi · 5%
Wild Horse Creek Road
0.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Baxter Road

Turn left onto Baxter Road

4.54 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarkson Valley
00h 06m from Chesterfield
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chesterfield and Sunny near Ballwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.2 miles (10 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clarkson Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from Chesterfield and 3.1 miles from Ballwin.

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

The direct path is about 5 miles (8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clarkson Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clarkson Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Berkeley City Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Berkeley City Hall

St. Louis , MO
8425 Airport Rd, St. Louis, MO 63134
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,County government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clarkson Valley.

RAIL

Kirkwood

16 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

33 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

37 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

51 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Ballwin. Straight-line distance: 4.99 mi (8.03 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

A city in St.

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

#2 Ballwin

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population30,094
Coordinates38.5950500, -90.5462300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesterfield (-90.57707, 38.66311)
End: Ballwin (-90.54623, 38.59505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.83 L · about $0.83
Round trip
$1.66
0.44 gal · 1.66 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.83 $1.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.94 $1.87
Premium $4.65 $1.02 $2.05
Diesel $5.30 $1.17 $2.33

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 Ballwin. The current time is 03:58:37.

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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.