How far is Chesterfield, MO from Bolivar, MO?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Bolivar, MO is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.9 mi
03h 55m
Flight
170.16 mi
273.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.16 mi
Kilometers
273.85 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.9 mi
Kilometers
310.44 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolivar
Thu, Apr 16, 7:41 AM CDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Thu, Apr 16, 11:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-04-16T03:45
Arrive Bolivar
Thu, Apr 16, 7:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:08 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
Doolittle
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Chesterfield
96.3 mi
01h 57m
To Bolivar
96.6 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    124 mi · 2 hr 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 32, MO 5, MO 64: Hartville

    932 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Commercial Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West Commercial Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    40.8 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
124 mi · 64%
West Commercial Street
45.1 mi · 23%
Manchester Road
16.8 mi · 9%
Clarkson Road
3.57 mi · 2%
Baxter Road
1.6 mi · 1%
South Jefferson Avenue
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

124 mi · 02h 13m

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
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
170.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doolittle
01h 57m from Chesterfield
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chesterfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolivar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Doolittle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Chesterfield and 96.6 miles from Bolivar.

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

The direct path is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Doolittle

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

75 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

94 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

103 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Bolivar. Straight-line distance: 170.16 mi (273.85 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

A city in St.

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

#2 Bolivar

State of Venezuela

Population11,196
Coordinates37.6144800, -93.4104700
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesterfield (-90.57707, 38.66311)
End: Bolivar (-93.41047, 37.61448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.77 L · about $25.68
Round trip
$51.36
13.62 gal · 51.54 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.68 $51.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.96 $57.93
Premium $4.65 $31.69 $63.39
Diesel $5.30 $36.12 $72.24

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Bolivar. The current time is 03:45:17.

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.