How far is Chesterfield, MO from Lake Saint Louis, MO?
The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Lake Saint Louis, MO is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and Lake Saint Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Lake Saint Louis.
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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
1596 ft · 46 sec · Baxter Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chesterfield Airport Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chesterfield Airport Road
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Continue on Chesterfield Airport Road
134 m · 8 sec · Chesterfield Airport Road
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Turn right onto Boone's Crossing
1015 ft · 27 sec · Boone's Crossing
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North
51 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North
1219 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
13.6 mi · 16 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Lake Saint Louis Boulevard
1764 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Civic Center Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Civic Center Drive
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Turn right onto Dauphine Drive
1.3 mi · 4 min · Dauphine Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rue Grand Drive
1292 ft · 45 sec · Rue Grand Drive
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Turn right onto Savoy Drive
71 m · 10 sec · Savoy Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Savoy Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield and Lake Saint Louis.
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
13.6 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chesterfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Saint Louis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Lake Saint Louis?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Weldon Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Chesterfield and 9.3 miles from Lake Saint Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Chesterfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Saint Louis.
Stop Ideas Near Weldon Spring
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
City of O'Fallon
Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weldon Spring.
Kirkwood
Washington
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Lake Saint Louis. Straight-line distance: 14.58 mi (23.47 km).
#1 Chesterfield
A city in St.
| Population | 47,570 |
| Coordinates | 38.6631100, -90.5770700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Saint Louis
City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 17,186 |
| Coordinates | 38.7975500, -90.7856800 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Saint Louis (-90.78568, 38.79755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
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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