How far is Chesterfield, MO from Des Peres, MO?
The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Des Peres, MO is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and Des Peres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Des Peres.
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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
6.8 mi · 9 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
1829 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
1691 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 100: Manchester Road
1507 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 100 East: Manchester Road East
1501 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 100 East: Manchester Road
87 m · 10 sec
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Continue on MO 100 East: Manchester Road
634 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto Manchester Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Manchester Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Manchester Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield and Des Peres.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Chesterfield and Sunny near Des Peres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Des Peres?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 5.7 miles from Chesterfield and 5.7 miles from Des Peres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chesterfield and Sunny near Des Peres.
Stop Ideas Near Country Life Acres
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 Country Life Acres.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Des Peres. Straight-line distance: 8.89 mi (14.31 km).
#1 Chesterfield
A city in St.
| Population | 47,570 |
| Coordinates | 38.6631100, -90.5770700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Des Peres
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,724 |
| Coordinates | 38.6008900, -90.4329000 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Des Peres (-90.4329, 38.60089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
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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