How far is Crestwood, MO from Chesterfield, MO?
The driving distance from Crestwood, MO to Chesterfield, MO is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Human settlement in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crestwood and Chesterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestwood and Chesterfield.
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Start on Watson Road
19 m · 8 sec · Watson Road
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Turn left
115 m · 33 sec
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Turn sharp left
101 m · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Watson Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Watson Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, I 270, US 50 West: Tulsa, Chicago, Memphis
1898 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270: Memphis, Chicago
749 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
1937 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis
705 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
2009 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
674 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
5.9 mi · 7 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Chesterfield Parkway West
116 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Outer 40
2036 ft · 56 sec · North Outer 40
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Turn left onto Chesterfield Parkway West
607 ft · 27 sec · Chesterfield Parkway West
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Turn right
1674 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Wild Horse Creek Road
48 m · 4 sec · Wild Horse Creek Road
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Turn right onto Old Chesterfield Road
1576 ft · 1 min · Old Chesterfield Road
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Turn left onto Santa Maria Drive
33 m · 5 sec · Santa Maria Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Santa Maria Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crestwood and Chesterfield.
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.
I 270 North
Merge slight left
5.91 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crestwood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crestwood to Chesterfield?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Country Life Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Crestwood and 8.5 miles from Chesterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crestwood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Country Life Acres
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 Country Life Acres.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crestwood and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 12.84 mi (20.67 km).
#1 Crestwood
City in Missouri
| Population | 11,833 |
| Coordinates | 38.5570000, -90.3817800 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesterfield
A city in St.
| Population | 47,570 |
| Coordinates | 38.6631100, -90.5770700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Maria Drive (-90.576914, 38.663102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
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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