How far is Chesterfield, MO from Eureka, MO?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Eureka, MO is about 96.9 miles (156 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.94 mi
01h 59m
Flight
81.89 mi
131.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.89 mi
Kilometers
131.79 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.94 mi
Kilometers
156.01 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eureka
Fri, Apr 17, 5:58 AM CDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Fri, Apr 17, 7:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-04-17T03:59
Arrive Eureka
Fri, Apr 17, 5:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Crystal City
MO

City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

From Chesterfield
48.5 mi
00h 59m
To Eureka
48.5 mi
00h 59m

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
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 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

    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

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MO M: Brewer

    1069 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Kingshighway Street

    41 m · 2 sec · South Kingshighway Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South Kingshighway Street

    7.1 mi · 11 min · South Kingshighway Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    2.5 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
57.5 mi · 59%
I 270 South
11.8 mi · 12%
South Kingshighway Street
7.16 mi · 7%
Avenue of the Saints
6.81 mi · 7%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.51 mi · 2%
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

57.5 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
81.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal City
00h 59m from Chesterfield
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chesterfield and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 96.9 miles (156 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Crystal City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Chesterfield and 48.5 miles from Eureka.

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

The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 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 Eureka.

Stop Ideas Near Crystal City

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

40 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

47 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

67 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

79 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Eureka. Straight-line distance: 81.89 mi (131.79 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

A city in St.

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

#2 Eureka

City located in St.

Population11,323
Coordinates37.6789400, -89.7370500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesterfield (-90.57707, 38.66311)
End: Eureka (-89.73705, 37.67894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.95 L · about $12.90
Round trip
$25.79
6.84 gal · 25.9 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.90 $25.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.55 $29.09
Premium $4.65 $15.92 $31.83
Diesel $5.30 $18.14 $36.28

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Eureka. The current time is 03:59:34.

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.