How far is Dardenne Prairie, MO from Chesterfield, MO?
The driving distance from Dardenne Prairie, MO to Chesterfield, MO is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Village in the United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dardenne Prairie and Chesterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dardenne Prairie and Chesterfield.
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Start on Rembrandt Drive
90 m · 16 sec · Rembrandt Drive
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Turn right onto Van Gogh Drive
1123 ft · 51 sec · Van Gogh Drive
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Turn right onto Renoir Drive
890 ft · 41 sec · Renoir Drive
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Turn right onto Monet Drive
905 ft · 45 sec · Monet Drive
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto MO K
54 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
1523 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
6.9 mi · 9 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Boone's Crossing
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Boone's Crossing
549 ft · 21 sec · Boone's Crossing
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Turn left onto Chesterfield Airport Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Chesterfield Airport Road
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Turn slight right onto Baxter Road
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Baxter Road
1397 ft · 34 sec · Baxter Road
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Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road
891 ft · 40 sec · Old Chesterfield Road
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Turn right 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 Dardenne Prairie 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.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
6.92 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dardenne Prairie and 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 Dardenne Prairie to Chesterfield?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Weldon Spring Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Dardenne Prairie and 9.3 miles from Chesterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dardenne Prairie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Weldon Spring Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
City of O'Fallon
Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weldon Spring Heights.
Kirkwood
Washington
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dardenne Prairie and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 11 mi (17.71 km).
#1 Dardenne Prairie
City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 13,397 |
| Coordinates | 38.7695000, -90.7290200 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 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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