How far is Chesterfield, MO from Sikeston, MO?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Sikeston, MO is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.76 mi
02h 51m
Flight
134.73 mi
216.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.73 mi
Kilometers
216.83 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.76 mi
Kilometers
245.85 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sikeston
Tue, May 12, 9:47 PM CDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Wed, May 13, 12:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-05-12T18:55
Arrive Sikeston
Tue, May 12, 9:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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

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
Saint Mary
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Chesterfield
76.4 mi
01h 25m
To Sikeston
76.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    1829 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    1691 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    125.8 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Sikeston, Bertrand

    1057 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Malone Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East Malone Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    33 m · 5 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 Sikeston.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
126 mi · 82%
I 270 South
11.8 mi · 8%
Avenue of the Saints
6.81 mi · 4%
East Malone Avenue
3.05 mi · 2%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.51 mi · 1%
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

126 mi · 02h 15m

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
134.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Mary
01h 25m from Chesterfield
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chesterfield and Sunny near Sikeston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Saint Mary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Chesterfield and 76.4 miles from Sikeston.

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

The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.33 one way or $40.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chesterfield and Sunny near Sikeston.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Mary

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

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

RAIL

Du Quoin

64 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

67 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

86 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

88 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Sikeston. Straight-line distance: 134.73 mi (216.83 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

A city in St.

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

#2 Sikeston

City in Scott County, Missouri, United States

Population15,968
Coordinates36.8767200, -89.5878600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesterfield (-90.57707, 38.66311)
End: Sikeston (-89.58786, 36.87672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.41 L · about $20.33
Round trip
$40.65
10.78 gal · 40.82 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.33 $40.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.92 $45.85
Premium $4.65 $25.09 $50.17
Diesel $5.30 $28.59 $57.18

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Sikeston. The current time is 18:55:30.

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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.