How far is Chesterfield, MO from Festus, MO?
The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Festus, MO is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and Festus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Festus.
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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
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
1911 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis
2031 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
17.2 mi · 19 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO A: Hillsboro, Festus
908 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO A: Hillsboro, Festus
558 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard
2671 ft · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Mill Street
3107 ft · 1 min · South Mill Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
672 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
103 m · 20 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
24 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield and Festus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
17.2 mi · 00h 19m
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 Sunny leaving Chesterfield and Mostly Sunny near Festus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Festus?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Mehlville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Chesterfield and 21.3 miles from Festus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chesterfield and Mostly Sunny near Festus.
Stop Ideas Near Mehlville
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 Mehlville.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Festus. Straight-line distance: 32.11 mi (51.67 km).
#1 Chesterfield
A city in St.
| Population | 47,570 |
| Coordinates | 38.6631100, -90.5770700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Festus
City in Missouri
| Population | 12,114 |
| Coordinates | 38.2206100, -90.3959500 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Festus (-90.39595, 38.22061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
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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