How far is Chesterfield, MO from Washington County, MO?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Washington County, MO is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
76.5 mi
01h 56m
Flight
51.13 mi
82.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.13 mi
Kilometers
82.28 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.5 mi
Kilometers
123.11 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington County
Thu, Oct 15, 4:18 PM CDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Thu, Oct 15, 6:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-10-15T14:21
Arrive Washington County
Thu, Oct 15, 4:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Hillsboro
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Chesterfield
38.2 mi
00h 58m
To Washington County
38.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Washington County.

  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

    11 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 21 South: Hillsboro

    1043 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2501 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    29.3 mi · 46 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East High Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East High Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2765 ft · 2 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
49.1 mi · 64%
MO 141
15.2 mi · 20%
Avenue of the Saints
3.71 mi · 5%
East High Street
1.48 mi · 2%
Baxter Road
0.29 mi
MO 21 South
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue straight

29.3 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
51.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
00h 58m from Chesterfield
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chesterfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Washington County?

The road trip is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Chesterfield and 38.3 miles from Washington County.

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

The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

41 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

54 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

54 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

83 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Washington County. Straight-line distance: 51.13 mi (82.28 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

A city in St.

Population47,570
Coordinates38.6631100, -90.5770700
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Washington County

#2 Washington County

County in Missouri, United States

Population24,604
Coordinates37.9616800, -90.8774200
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesterfield (-90.57707, 38.66311)
End: Washington County (-90.87742, 37.96168)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.22 L · about $10.73
Round trip
$21.47
5.4 gal · 20.44 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $10.73 $21.47
Mid-grade $4.34 $11.72 $23.44
Premium $4.71 $12.71 $25.42
Diesel $5.99 $16.17 $32.34

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Washington County. The current time is 14:21:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.