How far is Chesterfield, MO from Branson, MO?
The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Branson, MO is about 236.3 miles (380.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.8 miles (323.2 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.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and Branson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Branson.
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Start on Santa Maria Drive
1514 ft · 1 min · Santa Maria Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wild Horse Creek Road
551 ft · 20 sec · Wild Horse Creek Road
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Turn left onto Baxter Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Baxter Road
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Turn right onto Clarkson Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Clarkson Road
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Turn right onto Manchester Road
16.8 mi · 24 min · Manchester Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West: St. Clair
1157 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
170.7 mi · 3 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson
1412 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
11 mi · 14 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 65
12 mi · 14 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 248, CR 165, Red Route
1043 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Red Route East
79 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Branson Landing Boulevard
3251 ft · 2 min · Branson Landing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Boulevard
47 m · 4 sec · Veterans Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard
2041 ft · 52 sec · Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on South Business 65
52 m · 6 sec · South Business 65
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Turn right
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield and Branson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 West
Merge slight left
171 mi · 03h 04m
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 leaving Chesterfield and Partly Sunny near Branson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Branson?
The road trip is about 236.3 miles (380.3 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?
Waynesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.1 miles from Chesterfield and 118.2 miles from Branson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 7:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.45 one way or $62.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chesterfield and Partly Sunny near Branson.
Stop Ideas Near Waynesville
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 Waynesville.
Jefferson City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Branson. Straight-line distance: 200.85 mi (323.23 km).
#1 Chesterfield
A city in St.
| Population | 47,570 |
| Coordinates | 38.6631100, -90.5770700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Branson
Town in Taney County, Missouri, USA
| Population | 11,687 |
| Coordinates | 36.6436700, -93.2185100 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Branson (-93.21851, 36.64367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $31.45 | $62.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.47 | $70.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.81 | $77.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.24 | $88.47 |
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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