How far is Chesterfield, MO from Ferguson, MO?
The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Ferguson, MO is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Inner-ring suburb of St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and Ferguson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Ferguson.
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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
9.4 mi · 12 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 170 North
897 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 170 North
3028 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Inner Belt Expressway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Inner Belt Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Airport Road
950 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Airport Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Airport Road
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Turn right onto North Florissant Road
1662 ft · 47 sec · North Florissant Road
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Turn right onto Carson Road
36 m · 5 sec · Carson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield and Ferguson.
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
9.43 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chesterfield and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ferguson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Ferguson?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Chesterfield and 12.5 miles from Ferguson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chesterfield and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ferguson.
Stop Ideas Near Brentwood
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 Brentwood.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Ferguson. Straight-line distance: 15.68 mi (25.24 km).
#1 Chesterfield
A city in St.
| Population | 47,570 |
| Coordinates | 38.6631100, -90.5770700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ferguson
Town in St.
| Population | 20,457 |
| Coordinates | 38.7442200, -90.3053900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ferguson (-90.30539, 38.74422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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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