How far is Chesterfield, MO from Kirkwood, MO?
The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Kirkwood, MO is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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.
Human settlement in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and Kirkwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Kirkwood.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward US 67, US 61: Lindbergh Boulevard
1176 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 67 South, US 61 South: Lindbergh Boulevard
3.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto West Adams Avenue
40 m · 3 sec · West Adams Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Adams Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield and Kirkwood.
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chesterfield and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Kirkwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Kirkwood?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Country Life Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Chesterfield and 7 miles from Kirkwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Chesterfield and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Kirkwood.
Stop Ideas Near Country Life Acres
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 Country Life Acres.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Kirkwood. Straight-line distance: 10.72 mi (17.25 km).
#1 Chesterfield
A city in St.
| Population | 47,570 |
| Coordinates | 38.6631100, -90.5770700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kirkwood
Suburb of St.
| Population | 27,866 |
| Coordinates | 38.5833900, -90.4067800 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirkwood (-90.40678, 38.58339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
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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