How far is Chesterfield, MO from Maryland Heights, MO?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Maryland Heights, MO is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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
10.87 mi
00h 20m
Flight
8.66 mi
13.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.66 mi
Kilometers
13.94 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.87 mi
Kilometers
17.5 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryland Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 1:20 AM CDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Sun, Apr 19, 1:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-04-19T01:00
Arrive Maryland Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 1:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 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
Lake
MO

Township in Missouri, United States

From Chesterfield
5.4 mi
00h 10m
To Maryland Heights
5.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Maryland Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Santa Maria Drive

    33 m · 8 sec · Santa Maria Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Chesterfield Road

    1576 ft · 1 min · Old Chesterfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wild Horse Creek Road

    1824 ft · 38 sec · Wild Horse Creek Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3247 ft · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Olive Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 10 min · Olive Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Fee Fee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fee Fee Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bennington Place

    801 ft · 16 sec · Bennington Place

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward MO 364 East

    1236 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Page Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Page Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Schuetz Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Schuetz Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fee Fee Road

    827 ft · 36 sec · Fee Fee Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fee Fee Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
110.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olive Boulevard
5.34 mi · 49%
Page Avenue
1.72 mi · 16%
Fee Fee Road
1.32 mi · 12%
Wild Horse Creek Road
0.96 mi · 9%
Schuetz Road
0.83 mi · 8%
Old Chesterfield Road
0.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Olive Boulevard

Turn left onto Olive Boulevard

5.34 mi · 00h 10m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake
00h 10m from Chesterfield
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chesterfield and Sunny near Maryland Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Maryland Heights?

The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Chesterfield and 5.5 miles from Maryland Heights.

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

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chesterfield and Sunny near Maryland Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Lake

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

15 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

28 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

42 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

45 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Maryland Heights. Straight-line distance: 8.66 mi (13.94 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

A city in St.

Population47,570
Coordinates38.6631100, -90.5770700
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Maryland Heights

#2 Maryland Heights

City in Missouri, United States

Population26,895
Coordinates38.7131100, -90.4298400
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesterfield (-90.57707, 38.66311)
End: Maryland Heights (-90.42984, 38.71311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.45 L · about $1.43
Round trip
$2.87
0.76 gal · 2.9 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.43 $2.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.62 $3.23
Premium $4.65 $1.77 $3.54
Diesel $5.30 $2.02 $4.03

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Maryland Heights. The current time is 01:00:04.

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.