How far is Chesterfield, MO from Willard, MO?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Willard, MO is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (292 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.42 mi
03h 57m
Flight
181.42 mi
291.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.42 mi
Kilometers
291.97 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.42 mi
Kilometers
332.2 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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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 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willard
Wed, Apr 29, 5:52 PM CDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Wed, Apr 29, 9:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-04-29T13:54
Arrive Willard
Wed, Apr 29, 5:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Newburg
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Chesterfield
103.1 mi
01h 58m
To Willard
103.3 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Santa Maria Drive

    1514 ft · 1 min · Santa Maria Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wild Horse Creek Road

    551 ft · 20 sec · Wild Horse Creek Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Baxter Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Baxter Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Clarkson Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Clarkson Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Manchester Road

    16.8 mi · 24 min · Manchester Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West: St. Clair

    1157 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    177.4 mi · 3 hr 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 160: West Bypass, Willard

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1 km · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Jackson Street

    15 m · 2 sec · East Jackson Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Jackson Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
178 mi · 86%
Manchester Road
16.8 mi · 8%
Clarkson Road
3.57 mi · 2%
US 160
2.22 mi · 1%
Baxter Road
1.6 mi · 1%
East Jackson Street
0.72 mi
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

177 mi · 03h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
181.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newburg
01h 58m from Chesterfield
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Chesterfield and Partly Cloudy near Willard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Chesterfield and 103.3 miles from Willard.

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

The direct path is about 181.4 miles (292 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Chesterfield and Partly Cloudy near Willard.

Stop Ideas Near Newburg

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

97 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

106 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Willard. Straight-line distance: 181.42 mi (291.97 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

A city in St.

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

#2 Willard

City in Missouri

Population5,736
Coordinates37.3050500, -93.4285300
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesterfield (-90.57707, 38.66311)
End: Willard (-93.42853, 37.30505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.57 L · about $27.45
Round trip
$54.91
14.56 gal · 55.14 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.45 $54.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.96 $61.92
Premium $4.65 $33.88 $67.76
Diesel $5.30 $38.61 $77.23

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Willard. The current time is 13:54:52.

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.