How far is Eureka, MO from Chesterfield, MO?

The driving distance from Eureka, MO to Chesterfield, MO is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
97.11 mi
01h 36m
Flight
81.89 mi
131.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.89 mi
Kilometers
131.79 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.11 mi
Kilometers
156.28 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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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 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Fri, Apr 17, 3:58 AM CDT
Return by in Eureka
Fri, Apr 17, 5:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eureka
2026-04-17T02:22
Arrive Chesterfield
Fri, Apr 17, 3:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eureka
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
Crystal City
MO

City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

From Eureka
48.3 mi
00h 48m
To Chesterfield
48.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 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 the route

    2.5 mi · 6 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Kingshighway Street

    39 m · 2 sec · North Kingshighway Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Kingshighway Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Kingshighway Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North King's Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North King's Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2816 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis

    705 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    674 ft · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Avenue of the Saints

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Chesterfield Parkway West

    116 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Outer 40

    2036 ft · 56 sec · North Outer 40

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Chesterfield Parkway West

    607 ft · 27 sec · Chesterfield Parkway West

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1674 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Wild Horse Creek Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Wild Horse Creek Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Old Chesterfield Road

    1576 ft · 1 min · Old Chesterfield Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Santa Maria Drive

    33 m · 5 sec · Santa Maria Drive

  25. 25

    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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
59.6 mi · 61%
I 270 West
12.5 mi · 13%
Avenue of the Saints
5.9 mi · 6%
North King's Highway
2.84 mi · 3%
North Kingshighway Street
2.47 mi · 3%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

59.4 mi · 01h 04m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
81.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal City
00h 48m from Eureka
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eureka 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 Eureka to Chesterfield?

The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Crystal City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Eureka and 48.8 miles from Chesterfield.

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

The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.93 one way or $25.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crystal City

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

40 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

47 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

67 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

79 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eureka and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 81.89 mi (131.79 km).

Eureka

#1 Eureka

City located in St.

Population11,323
Coordinates37.6789400, -89.7370500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Chesterfield

#2 Chesterfield

A city in St.

Population47,570
Coordinates38.6631100, -90.5770700
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Highway D (-89.737156, 37.679071)
End: Santa Maria Drive (-90.576914, 38.663102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.97 L · about $12.93
Round trip
$25.87
6.86 gal · 25.94 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.93 $25.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.59 $29.18
Premium $4.65 $15.96 $31.93
Diesel $5.30 $18.19 $36.39

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Eureka and Chesterfield. The current time is 02:22:06.

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.