How far is Chesterfield, MO from Belton, MO?
The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Belton, MO is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and Belton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Belton.
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Start on Santa Maria Drive
33 m · 8 sec · Santa Maria Drive
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Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road
751 ft · 33 sec · Old Chesterfield Road
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Turn right onto Baxter Road
1596 ft · 46 sec · Baxter Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chesterfield Airport Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chesterfield Airport Road
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Continue on Chesterfield Airport Road
134 m · 8 sec · Chesterfield Airport Road
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Turn right onto Boone's Crossing
1015 ft · 27 sec · Boone's Crossing
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North
51 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North
1219 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
16.8 mi · 20 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
3047 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
1418 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 470 South: Wichita
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 49, I 435 North, US 71: Joplin, Kansas City, Des Moines
635 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
2610 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
701 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO Y
1088 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto East 163rd Street
2059 ft · 56 sec · East 163rd Street
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Continue on North Cedar Street
2216 ft · 56 sec · North Cedar Street
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Turn slight right
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto East North Avenue
847 ft · 19 sec · East North Avenue
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1202 ft · 53 sec · East Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield and Belton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 01h 35m
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 Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chesterfield and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Belton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Belton?
The road trip is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Chesterfield and 119.6 miles from Belton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 7:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.79 one way or $63.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chesterfield and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Belton.
Stop Ideas Near Rocheport
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 Rocheport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Belton. Straight-line distance: 213.37 mi (343.39 km).
#1 Chesterfield
A city in St.
| Population | 47,570 |
| Coordinates | 38.6631100, -90.5770700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belton
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 23,793 |
| Coordinates | 38.8119500, -94.5319000 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belton (-94.5319, 38.81195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $31.79 | $63.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.85 | $71.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.23 | $78.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.71 | $89.43 |
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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