How far is Chesterfield, MO from Shrewsbury, MO?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Shrewsbury, MO is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
18.77 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.91 mi
22.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.91 mi
Kilometers
22.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.77 mi
Kilometers
30.2 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shrewsbury
Sat, Apr 18, 2:14 PM CDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Sat, Apr 18, 2:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-04-18T13:47
Arrive Shrewsbury
Sat, Apr 18, 2:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Frontenac
MO

City in Missouri, USA

From Chesterfield
9.4 mi
00h 13m
To Shrewsbury
9.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Santa Maria Drive

    33 m · 8 sec · Santa Maria Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road

    751 ft · 33 sec · Old Chesterfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Baxter Road

    1507 ft · 37 sec · Baxter Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South

    924 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 170 North

    897 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Brentwood Boulevard, Hanley Road

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Brentwood Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Brentwood Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on East Kirkham Avenue

    2805 ft · 56 sec · East Kirkham Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Elm Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Elm Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 44 East

    970 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
9.43 mi · 50%
Daniel Boone Expressway
3.16 mi · 17%
South Brentwood Boulevard
1.77 mi · 9%
North Elm Avenue
1.33 mi · 7%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
1.28 mi · 7%
East Kirkham Avenue
0.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

9.43 mi · 00h 12m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frontenac
00h 13m from Chesterfield
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chesterfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shrewsbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Frontenac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Chesterfield and 9.4 miles from Shrewsbury.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Chesterfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shrewsbury.

Stop Ideas Near Frontenac

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

6 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

18 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

39 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

53 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Shrewsbury. Straight-line distance: 13.91 mi (22.39 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

A city in St.

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

#2 Shrewsbury

Suburb of St.

Population6,063
Coordinates38.5903300, -90.3367800
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesterfield (-90.57707, 38.66311)
End: Shrewsbury (-90.33678, 38.59033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.51 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.32 gal · 5.02 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.65 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.30 $3.50 $7.00

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Shrewsbury. The current time is 13:47:30.

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.