How far is Chesterfield, MO from Neosho, MO?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Neosho, MO is about 274.6 miles (441.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.3 miles (388.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
274.61 mi
05h 15m
Flight
241.3 mi
388.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.3 mi
Kilometers
388.33 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.61 mi
Kilometers
441.94 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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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 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Neosho
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 PM CDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-04-23T09:24
Arrive Neosho
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Stoutland
MO

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

From Chesterfield
137.2 mi
02h 37m
To Neosho
137.4 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Santa Maria Drive

    1514 ft · 1 min · Santa Maria Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wild Horse Creek Road

    551 ft · 20 sec · Wild Horse Creek Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Baxter Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Baxter Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Clarkson Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Clarkson Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Manchester Road

    16.8 mi · 24 min · Manchester Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West: St. Clair

    1157 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    234.8 mi · 4 hr 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 59 South: Diamond

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto George Washington Carver Memorial Highway

    12 mi · 18 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    1575 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Coler Street

    111 m · 9 sec · West Coler Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    1489 ft · 46 sec · North Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    156 m · 22 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
235 mi · 86%
Manchester Road
16.8 mi · 6%
George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
12 mi · 4%
Clarkson Road
3.57 mi · 1%
Baxter Road
1.6 mi · 1%
Santa Maria Drive
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

235 mi · 04h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
241.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stoutland
02h 37m from Chesterfield
Leave By
6:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chesterfield and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Neosho.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 274.6 miles (441.9 km) and usually takes 05h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stoutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.2 miles from Chesterfield and 137.4 miles from Neosho.

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

The direct path is about 241.3 miles (388.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.54 one way or $73.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chesterfield and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Neosho.

Stop Ideas Near Stoutland

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

90 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

118 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Neosho. Straight-line distance: 241.3 mi (388.33 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

A city in St.

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

#2 Neosho

City in Newton County, Missouri, United States

Population12,116
Coordinates36.8689600, -94.3680000
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesterfield (-90.57707, 38.66311)
End: Neosho (-94.368, 36.86896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.69 gal
36.68 L · about $36.54
Round trip
$73.08
19.38 gal · 73.36 L
Estimated CO2
86.1 kg one way
Round trip: 172.2 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.54 $73.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.21 $82.42
Premium $4.65 $45.10 $90.19
Diesel $5.30 $51.40 $102.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Neosho. The current time is 09:24:52.

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.