How far is Eureka, MO from Chesterfield, MO?

The driving distance from Eureka, MO to Chesterfield, MO is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.83 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.43 mi
18.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.43 mi
Kilometers
18.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.83 mi
Kilometers
22.26 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Sun, Apr 12, 2:29 AM CDT
Return by in Eureka
Sun, Apr 12, 2:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eureka
2026-04-12T02:04
Arrive Chesterfield
Sun, Apr 12, 2:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eureka
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Ellisville
MO

City in Mississippi, United States

From Eureka
6.8 mi
00h 12m
To Chesterfield
7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Central Avenue

    1668 ft · 1 min · South Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    1352 ft · 31 sec · East 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old State Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Old State Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old State Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Old State Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Manchester Road

    2918 ft · 1 min · Manchester Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Clarkson Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Clarkson Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Baxter Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Baxter Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Wild Horse Creek Road

    598 ft · 23 sec · Wild Horse Creek Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Santa Maria Drive

    1514 ft · 1 min · Santa Maria Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Santa Maria Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old State Road
3.98 mi · 29%
Clarkson Road
3.6 mi · 26%
Baxter Road
1.6 mi · 12%
Manchester Road
0.55 mi · 4%
South Central Avenue
0.32 mi · 2%
Santa Maria Drive
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Clarkson Road

Turn left onto Clarkson Road

3.6 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellisville
00h 12m from Eureka
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Eureka and Mostly Cloudy 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 Eureka to Chesterfield?

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Ellisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Eureka and 7 miles from Chesterfield.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Eureka and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesterfield.

Stop Ideas Near Ellisville

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

16 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

33 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

37 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

52 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eureka and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 11.43 mi (18.39 km).

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#1 Eureka

Eureka is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5025500, -90.6279000
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Chesterfield

#2 Chesterfield

A city in St.

Population47,570
Coordinates38.6631100, -90.5770700
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: South Central Avenue (-90.628009, 38.502555)
End: Santa Maria Drive (-90.576914, 38.663102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.85 L · about $1.85
Round trip
$3.70
0.98 gal · 3.7 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.85 $3.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.08 $4.17
Premium $4.65 $2.28 $4.56
Diesel $5.30 $2.60 $5.20

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Eureka and Chesterfield. The current time is 02:04:29.

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.