How far is Chesterfield, MO from Valley Park, MO?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Valley Park, MO is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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
11.67 mi
00h 18m
Flight
9.1 mi
14.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.1 mi
Kilometers
14.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.67 mi
Kilometers
18.78 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley Park
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 AM CDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Sun, Apr 19, 7:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-04-19T07:17
Arrive Valley Park
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:52 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
Manchester
MO

City in Missouri

From Chesterfield
5.8 mi
00h 09m
To Valley Park
5.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Valley Park.

  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

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 141

    1368 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto MO 141: Manchester

    56 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit sharp left toward Marshall Road, Forest Avenue

    120 m · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Marshall Road

    74 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Marshall Road

    93 m · 14 sec · Marshall Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    26 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
119.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 141
7.13 mi · 61%
Avenue of the Saints
3.71 mi · 32%
Baxter Road
0.29 mi · 2%
Marshall Road
0.18 mi · 2%
I 64 East
0.18 mi · 2%
Old Chesterfield Road
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MO 141

Merge slight left

6.84 mi · 00h 11m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 09m from Chesterfield
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chesterfield and Sunny near Valley Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Valley Park?

The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Chesterfield and 5.8 miles from Valley Park.

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

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chesterfield and Sunny near Valley Park.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

9 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

27 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

44 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

47 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Valley Park. Straight-line distance: 9.1 mi (14.64 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

A city in St.

Population47,570
Coordinates38.6631100, -90.5770700
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Valley Park

#2 Valley Park

City in St.

Population6,805
Coordinates38.5492200, -90.4926200
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesterfield (-90.57707, 38.66311)
End: Valley Park (-90.49262, 38.54922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.56 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.09
0.82 gal · 3.12 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.55 $3.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.74 $3.49
Premium $4.65 $1.91 $3.82
Diesel $5.30 $2.17 $4.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Valley Park. The current time is 07:17:26.

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.