How far is Chesterfield, MO from Eureka, MO?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Eureka, MO is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
13.61 mi
00h 29m
Flight
11.43 mi
18.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.43 mi
Kilometers
18.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.61 mi
Kilometers
21.9 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eureka
Sun, Apr 12, 4:17 AM CDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Sun, Apr 12, 4:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-04-12T03:48
Arrive Eureka
Sun, Apr 12, 4:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 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
Ellisville
MO

City in Mississippi, United States

From Chesterfield
6.8 mi
00h 14m
To Eureka
6.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Santa Maria Drive

    1514 ft · 1 min · Santa Maria Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wild Horse Creek Road

    551 ft · 20 sec · Wild Horse Creek Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Baxter Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Baxter Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Clarkson Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Clarkson Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Manchester Road

    2873 ft · 1 min · Manchester Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old State Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Old State Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Old State Road

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Old State Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    1425 ft · 41 sec · East 5th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1668 ft · 56 sec · North Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old State Road
4.01 mi · 29%
Clarkson Road
3.57 mi · 26%
Baxter Road
1.6 mi · 12%
Manchester Road
0.54 mi · 4%
North Central Avenue
0.32 mi · 2%
Santa Maria Drive
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Clarkson Road

Turn right onto Clarkson Road

3.57 mi · 00h 07m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellisville
00h 14m from Chesterfield
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chesterfield and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Eureka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Ellisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Chesterfield and 6.8 miles from Eureka.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 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 Chance Rain Showers near Eureka.

Stop Ideas Near Ellisville

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

16 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

33 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

37 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

52 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Eureka. Straight-line distance: 11.43 mi (18.39 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

A city in St.

Population47,570
Coordinates38.6631100, -90.5770700
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
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#2 Eureka

Eureka is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5025500, -90.6279000
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesterfield (-90.57707, 38.66311)
End: Eureka (-90.6279, 38.50255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.82 L · about $1.81
Round trip
$3.62
0.96 gal · 3.64 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.81 $3.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.04 $4.08
Premium $4.65 $2.23 $4.47
Diesel $5.30 $2.55 $5.09

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Eureka. The current time is 03:48:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.