How far is Chesterfield, MO from Crestwood, MO?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Crestwood, MO is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.31 mi
00h 25m
Flight
12.84 mi
20.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.84 mi
Kilometers
20.67 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.31 mi
Kilometers
27.86 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crestwood
Fri, Apr 17, 8:52 PM CDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Fri, Apr 17, 9:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-04-17T20:27
Arrive Crestwood
Fri, Apr 17, 8:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:40 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
Country Life Acres
MO

Human settlement in St.

From Chesterfield
8.6 mi
00h 12m
To Crestwood
8.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1507 ft · 37 sec · Baxter Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South

    924 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    1829 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    1691 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East, US 50 East, MO 366 East: Saint Louis

    1552 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 44 East, US 50 East, MO 366 East: Saint Louis

    851 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 366 East: Watson Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Watson Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
6.81 mi · 39%
I 270 South
6.6 mi · 38%
MO 366 East
2.48 mi · 14%
I 44 East
0.45 mi · 3%
I 270
0.35 mi · 2%
Baxter Road
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

6.81 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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Country Life Acres
00h 12m from Chesterfield
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chesterfield and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crestwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Country Life Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Chesterfield and 8.6 miles from Crestwood.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chesterfield and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crestwood.

Stop Ideas Near Country Life Acres

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Country Life Acres, 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 Country Life Acres.

RAIL

Kirkwood

6 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

22 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

42 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

49 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Crestwood. Straight-line distance: 12.84 mi (20.67 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

A city in St.

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

#2 Crestwood

City in Missouri

Population11,833
Coordinates38.5570000, -90.3817800
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesterfield (-90.57707, 38.66311)
End: Crestwood (-90.38178, 38.557)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.31 L · about $2.30
Round trip
$4.60
1.22 gal · 4.62 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.30 $4.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.59 $5.19
Premium $4.65 $2.84 $5.68
Diesel $5.30 $3.24 $6.47

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Crestwood. The current time is 20:27:31.

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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.