How far is Chesterfield, MO from Trenton, MO?
The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Trenton, MO is about 237.6 miles (382.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.5 miles (305 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Shelby County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Trenton.
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Start on Santa Maria Drive
33 m · 8 sec · Santa Maria Drive
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Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road
751 ft · 33 sec · Old Chesterfield Road
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Turn right onto Baxter Road
1596 ft · 46 sec · Baxter Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chesterfield Airport Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chesterfield Airport Road
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Continue on Chesterfield Airport Road
134 m · 8 sec · Chesterfield Airport Road
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Turn right onto Boone's Crossing
1015 ft · 27 sec · Boone's Crossing
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North
51 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North
1219 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
90.1 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left
76 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road
2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422
85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City
1226 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
111.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65, US 36 Business: Chillicothe, Carrollton
975 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
22.8 mi · 37 min · South Washington Street
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Turn slight right
1372 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto 10th Street
698 ft · 14 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on East 9th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East 9th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
656 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Mable Street
1020 ft · 21 sec · Mable Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mable Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield and Trenton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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111 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Chesterfield and Partly Cloudy near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Trenton?
The road trip is about 237.6 miles (382.3 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Hunnewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.7 miles from Chesterfield and 118.9 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.5 miles (305 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 7:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.60 one way or $63.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Chesterfield and Partly Cloudy near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Hunnewell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hunnewell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 189.52 mi (305.01 km).
#1 Chesterfield
A city in St.
| Population | 47,570 |
| Coordinates | 38.6631100, -90.5770700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trenton
City in Missouri
| Population | 5,620 |
| Coordinates | 40.0789000, -93.6166100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trenton (-93.61661, 40.0789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $31.60 | $63.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.64 | $71.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.00 | $78.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.45 | $88.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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