How far is Excelsior Springs, MO from Chesterfield, MO?
The driving distance from Excelsior Springs, MO to Chesterfield, MO is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Excelsior Springs and Chesterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Excelsior Springs and Chesterfield.
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Start on South Thompson Avenue
32 m · 6 sec · South Thompson Avenue
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Turn left onto Isley Boulevard
13.9 mi · 21 min · Isley Boulevard
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Polo, Henrietta
1769 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 13 South: Henrietta
48 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Spartan Drive
24.5 mi · 31 min · South Spartan Drive
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Take the exit left toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
954 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
19.9 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
1567 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
16.6 mi · 20 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 Excelsior Springs and Chesterfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
81 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Excelsior Springs and Sunny near Chesterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Excelsior Springs to Chesterfield?
The road trip is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Huntsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Excelsior Springs and 111.7 miles from Chesterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.56 one way or $59.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Excelsior Springs and Sunny near Chesterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Huntsdale
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 Huntsdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Excelsior Springs and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 201.4 mi (324.13 km).
#1 Excelsior Springs
City in Clay County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 11,833 |
| Coordinates | 39.3391700, -94.2260600 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.56 | $59.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.34 | $66.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.49 | $72.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.58 | $83.17 |
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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