How far is Chesterfield, MO from Warrenton, MO?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Warrenton, MO is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
36.56 mi
00h 49m
Flight
32.1 mi
51.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.1 mi
Kilometers
51.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.56 mi
Kilometers
58.84 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warrenton
Sun, Apr 26, 9:14 AM CDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Sun, Apr 26, 10:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-04-26T08:24
Arrive Warrenton
Sun, Apr 26, 9:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Wentzville
MO

A city in St.

From Chesterfield
18.3 mi
00h 24m
To Warrenton
18.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1596 ft · 46 sec · Baxter Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Chesterfield Airport Road

    134 m · 8 sec · Chesterfield Airport Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Boone's Crossing

    1015 ft · 27 sec · Boone's Crossing

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North

    51 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North

    1219 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    16.8 mi · 20 min · Avenue of the Saints

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    3047 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    16.2 mi · 22 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 47: Warrenton, Hawk Point

    753 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Booneslick Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
16.8 mi · 46%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
16.2 mi · 44%
Chesterfield Airport Road
1.2 mi · 3%
I 70 West
0.58 mi · 2%
Baxter Road
0.3 mi · 1%
I 64 West
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

16.8 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wentzville
00h 24m from Chesterfield
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chesterfield and Mostly Sunny near Warrenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Wentzville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Chesterfield and 18.3 miles from Warrenton.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chesterfield and Mostly Sunny near Warrenton.

Stop Ideas Near Wentzville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wentzville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 7 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wentzville.

RAIL

Washington

31 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

46 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

60 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Warrenton. Straight-line distance: 32.1 mi (51.66 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

A city in St.

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

#2 Warrenton

City in Warren County, Missouri, United States

Population8,913
Coordinates38.8114400, -91.1415400
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesterfield (-90.57707, 38.66311)
End: Warrenton (-91.14154, 38.81144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.88 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.73
2.58 gal · 9.76 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.86 $9.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.49 $10.97
Premium $4.65 $6.00 $12.01
Diesel $5.30 $6.84 $13.68

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Warrenton. The current time is 08:24:39.

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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.