How far is Chesterfield, MO from De Soto, MO?
The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to De Soto, MO is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and De Soto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and De Soto.
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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
1507 ft · 37 sec · Baxter Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
924 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
3.7 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 141
1368 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto MO 141: Manchester
56 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 21 South: Hillsboro
1043 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
19.8 mi · 23 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left
2501 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Easton Street
133 m · 19 sec · Easton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Easton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield and De Soto.
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.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
19.8 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chesterfield and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near De Soto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to De Soto?
The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
High Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Chesterfield and 23.4 miles from De Soto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chesterfield and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near De Soto.
Stop Ideas Near High Ridge
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 High Ridge.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Washington
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and De Soto. Straight-line distance: 36.19 mi (58.25 km).
#1 Chesterfield
A city in St.
| Population | 47,570 |
| Coordinates | 38.6631100, -90.5770700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 De Soto
City in Jefferson County, Missouri
| Population | 6,340 |
| Coordinates | 38.1395000, -90.5551300 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: De Soto (-90.55513, 38.1395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.02 | $14.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
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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