How far is Chesterfield, MO from Nixa, MO?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Nixa, MO is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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
211.83 mi
04h 05m
Flight
185.73 mi
298.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.73 mi
Kilometers
298.9 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.83 mi
Kilometers
340.9 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nixa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 PM CDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-04-23T12:04
Arrive Nixa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
8:48 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
Newburg
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Chesterfield
105.8 mi
02h 02m
To Nixa
106 mi
02h 02m

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
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    170.7 mi · 3 hr 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson

    1412 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway

    11 mi · 14 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO J, MO CC: Fremont Hills

    1112 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Fremont Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Fremont Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East North Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East North Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Cheyenne Road

    3150 ft · 1 min · North Cheyenne Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
171 mi · 81%
Manchester Road
16.8 mi · 8%
Schoolcraft Freeway
11 mi · 5%
Clarkson Road
3.57 mi · 2%
Baxter Road
1.6 mi · 1%
Fremont Road
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

171 mi · 03h 04m

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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
185.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newburg
02h 02m from Chesterfield
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chesterfield and Partly Sunny near Nixa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Chesterfield and 106 miles from Nixa.

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

The direct path is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.17 one way or $56.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chesterfield and Partly Sunny near Nixa.

Stop Ideas Near Newburg

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

97 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

106 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Nixa. Straight-line distance: 185.73 mi (298.9 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

A city in St.

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

#2 Nixa

City in Christian County, Missouri

Population23,330
Coordinates37.0433900, -93.2943500
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesterfield (-90.57707, 38.66311)
End: Nixa (-93.29435, 37.04339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.47 gal
28.29 L · about $28.17
Round trip
$56.34
14.94 gal · 56.58 L
Estimated CO2
66.4 kg one way
Round trip: 132.8 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.17 $56.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.77 $63.54
Premium $4.65 $34.77 $69.53
Diesel $5.30 $39.62 $79.24

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 Nixa. The current time is 12:04:12.

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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.