How far is Chesterfield, MO from Rolla, MO?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Rolla, MO is about 90 miles (144.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.01 mi
01h 50m
Flight
81.3 mi
130.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.3 mi
Kilometers
130.84 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.01 mi
Kilometers
144.85 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rolla
Thu, Apr 23, 10:58 AM CDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-04-23T09:08
Arrive Rolla
Thu, Apr 23, 10:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Miramiguoa Park
MO

Human settlement in Franklin County, Missouri, United States of America

From Chesterfield
45 mi
00h 55m
To Rolla
45 mi
00h 55m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, US 63 South, MO 72: Rolla, Jefferson City

    951 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Bishop Avenue

    1850 ft · 51 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    1632 ft · 58 sec · North Elm Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 14th Street

    45 m · 10 sec · West 14th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    1340 ft · 48 sec · North Elm Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 10th Street

    62 m · 7 sec · West 10th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
66.5 mi · 74%
Manchester Road
16.8 mi · 19%
Clarkson Road
3.57 mi · 4%
Baxter Road
1.6 mi · 2%
North Elm Street
0.56 mi · 1%
North Bishop Avenue
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

66.3 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
81.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miramiguoa Park
00h 55m from Chesterfield
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chesterfield and Mostly Sunny near Rolla.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90 miles (144.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Miramiguoa Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Chesterfield and 45 miles from Rolla.

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

The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Miramiguoa Park

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

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

RAIL

Washington

36 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

61 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

69 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

87 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Rolla. Straight-line distance: 81.3 mi (130.84 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

A city in St.

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

#2 Rolla

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

Population20,437
Coordinates37.9514300, -91.7712700
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesterfield (-90.57707, 38.66311)
End: Rolla (-91.77127, 37.95143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.02 L · about $11.99
Round trip
$23.98
6.36 gal · 24.04 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.99 $23.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.52 $27.05
Premium $4.65 $14.80 $29.60
Diesel $5.30 $16.87 $33.73

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 Rolla. The current time is 09:08:06.

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.