How far is Chesterfield, MO from Glendale, MO?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Glendale, MO is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
199.7 mi
03h 58m
Flight
159.92 mi
257.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.92 mi
Kilometers
257.36 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.7 mi
Kilometers
321.39 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM CDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Sun, Apr 19, 11:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-04-19T03:37
Arrive Glendale
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Old Appleton
MO

Village in the United States

From Chesterfield
99.9 mi
01h 59m
To Glendale
99.8 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    160.1 mi · 2 hr 52 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 162: Portageville

    1184 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    3079 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto County Road 277

    1.1 mi · 4 min · County Road 277

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Road 281

    1.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 281

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Road 282

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 282

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2310 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
160 mi · 80%
I 270 South
11.8 mi · 6%
Avenue of the Saints
6.81 mi · 3%
County Road 281
1.73 mi · 1%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.51 mi · 1%
County Road 282
1.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

160 mi · 02h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
159.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Appleton
01h 59m from Chesterfield
Leave By
9:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chesterfield and Sunny near Glendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Old Appleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Chesterfield and 99.8 miles from Glendale.

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

The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.59 one way or $53.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chesterfield and Sunny near Glendale.

Stop Ideas Near Old Appleton

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

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

RAIL

Carbondale station

46 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

62 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Marion, IL

69 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Vienna, IL

75 mi away
504 West Vine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 159.92 mi (257.36 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

A city in St.

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

City in Missouri

Population5,863
Coordinates36.4106200, -89.9056400
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesterfield (-90.57707, 38.66311)
End: Glendale (-89.90564, 36.41062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.68 L · about $26.59
Round trip
$53.17
14.1 gal · 53.36 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.59 $53.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.98 $59.97
Premium $4.65 $32.81 $65.62
Diesel $5.30 $37.39 $74.79

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Glendale. The current time is 03:37:51.

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.