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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You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
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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.
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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
6.8 mi · 9 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
1829 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
1691 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
1911 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis
557 ft · 8 sec
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Continue on I 55 North, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis
797 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 61, US 67
1885 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Lemay Ferry Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Lemay Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Paule Avenue
1200 ft · 58 sec · Paule Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dammert Avenue
69 m · 12 sec · Dammert Avenue
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Turn right onto Placid Avenue
652 ft · 34 sec · Placid Avenue
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Turn left onto Rembold Avenue
61 m · 9 sec · Rembold Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Peres.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Lemay. Straight-line distance: 18.41 mi (29.63 km).
#1 Chesterfield
A city in St.
| Population | 47,570 |
| Coordinates | 38.6631100, -90.5770700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lemay
Census designated place
| Population | 16,645 |
| Coordinates | 38.5333900, -90.2792800 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lemay (-90.27928, 38.53339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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