How far is Chesterfield, MO from Jennings, MO?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Jennings, MO is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
22.69 mi
00h 33m
Flight
17.51 mi
28.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.51 mi
Kilometers
28.18 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.69 mi
Kilometers
36.52 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jennings
Tue, May 12, 7:38 PM CDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Tue, May 12, 8:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-05-12T19:04
Arrive Jennings
Tue, May 12, 7:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:22 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
Ladue
MO

City in Missouri

From Chesterfield
11.3 mi
00h 16m
To Jennings
11.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward McCausland Avenue

    1323 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto McCausland Avenue

    1340 ft · 27 sec · McCausland Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Jennings Station Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Jennings Station Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jennings Station Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
9.43 mi · 42%
Daniel Boone Expressway
5.56 mi · 24%
South Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 12%
Jennings Station Road
2.19 mi · 10%
Kienlen Avenue
1.58 mi · 7%
McCausland Avenue
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ladue
00h 16m from Chesterfield
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chesterfield and Sunny near Jennings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 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?

Ladue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Chesterfield and 11.4 miles from Jennings.

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

The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ladue

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

8 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

15 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

35 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

56 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Jennings. Straight-line distance: 17.51 mi (28.18 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

A city in St.

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

#2 Jennings

City in St.

Population14,644
Coordinates38.7192200, -90.2603900
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesterfield (-90.57707, 38.66311)
End: Jennings (-90.26039, 38.71922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.03 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.03
1.6 gal · 6.06 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.02 $6.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.40 $6.80
Premium $4.65 $3.72 $7.45
Diesel $5.30 $4.24 $8.49

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Jennings. The current time is 19:04:29.

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.