How far is Chesterfield, MO from Chillicothe, MO?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Chillicothe, MO is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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
214.31 mi
04h 17m
Flight
177.41 mi
285.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.41 mi
Kilometers
285.51 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.31 mi
Kilometers
344.9 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chillicothe
Tue, May 5, 6:07 AM CDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Tue, May 5, 10:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-05-05T01:50
Arrive Chillicothe
Tue, May 5, 6:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
8:26 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
Rensselaer
MO

Village in Missouri, United States

From Chesterfield
107.1 mi
02h 08m
To Chillicothe
107.2 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Santa Maria Drive

    33 m · 8 sec · Santa Maria Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road

    751 ft · 33 sec · Old Chesterfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Baxter Road

    1596 ft · 46 sec · Baxter Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Chesterfield Airport Road

    134 m · 8 sec · Chesterfield Airport Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Boone's Crossing

    1015 ft · 27 sec · Boone's Crossing

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North

    51 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North

    1219 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    90.1 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Avenue of the Saints

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    76 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road

    2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422

    85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City

    1226 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    111.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65, US 36 Business: Chillicothe, Carrollton

    975 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    98 m · 15 sec · Jackson Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    687 ft · 30 sec · Locust Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Locust Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
111 mi · 52%
Avenue of the Saints
90.2 mi · 42%
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.84 mi · 3%
Veterans Road
2.22 mi · 1%
South Washington Street
1.36 mi · 1%
Chesterfield Airport Road
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

111 mi · 02h 09m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
177.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rensselaer
02h 08m from Chesterfield
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chesterfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chillicothe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Rensselaer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Chesterfield and 107.2 miles from Chillicothe.

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

The direct path is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 8:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.51 one way or $57.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Chesterfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chillicothe.

Stop Ideas Near Rensselaer

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

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

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Quincy

35 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane
RAIL

La Plata

90 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Fort Madison station

107 mi away
1601 20th Street
RAIL

Hermann

108 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Chillicothe. Straight-line distance: 177.41 mi (285.51 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

A city in St.

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

#2 Chillicothe

City in Missouri

Population8,915
Coordinates39.7952900, -93.5524400
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesterfield (-90.57707, 38.66311)
End: Chillicothe (-93.55244, 39.79529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.56 gal
28.63 L · about $28.51
Round trip
$57.02
15.12 gal · 57.26 L
Estimated CO2
67.2 kg one way
Round trip: 134.4 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.51 $57.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.15 $64.31
Premium $4.65 $35.18 $70.37
Diesel $5.30 $40.10 $80.20

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Chillicothe. The current time is 01:50:06.

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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.