How far is Chesterfield, MO from Lemay, MO?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Lemay, MO is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
24.49 mi
00h 36m
Flight
18.41 mi
29.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.41 mi
Kilometers
29.63 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.49 mi
Kilometers
39.41 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lemay
Wed, Jun 3, 9:21 PM CDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Wed, Jun 3, 9:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-06-03T20:45
Arrive Lemay
Wed, Jun 3, 9:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 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
Des Peres
MO

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

From Chesterfield
12.2 mi
00h 18m
To Lemay
12.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 55 North, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis

    557 ft · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 55 North, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis

    797 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 61, US 67

    1885 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lemay Ferry Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Lemay Ferry Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Paule Avenue

    1200 ft · 58 sec · Paule Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dammert Avenue

    69 m · 12 sec · Dammert Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Placid Avenue

    652 ft · 34 sec · Placid Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rembold Avenue

    61 m · 9 sec · Rembold Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rembold Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 South
11.8 mi · 48%
Avenue of the Saints
6.81 mi · 28%
Lemay Ferry Road
3.49 mi · 14%
I 55
0.36 mi · 1%
US 61
0.36 mi · 1%
I 270
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 270 South

Merge slight left

11.5 mi · 00h 14m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Peres
00h 18m from Chesterfield
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chesterfield and Sunny near Lemay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Des Peres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Chesterfield and 12.2 miles from Lemay.

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

The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Des Peres

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

3 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

20 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

43 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

51 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Lemay. Straight-line distance: 18.41 mi (29.63 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

A city in St.

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

#2 Lemay

Census designated place

Population16,645
Coordinates38.5333900, -90.2792800
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesterfield (-90.57707, 38.66311)
End: Lemay (-90.27928, 38.53339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.27 L · about $3.24
Round trip
$6.49
1.72 gal · 6.54 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.24 $6.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.66 $7.32
Premium $4.65 $4.00 $8.00
Diesel $5.30 $4.56 $9.12

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 · Jun 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Lemay. The current time is 20:45:47.

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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.