How far is Farmington, MO from Chesterfield, MO?

The driving distance from Farmington, MO to Chesterfield, MO is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
78.77 mi
01h 18m
Flight
61.53 mi
99.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.53 mi
Kilometers
99.03 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.77 mi
Kilometers
126.77 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Tue, Jun 2, 9:29 AM CDT
Return by in Farmington
Tue, Jun 2, 10:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-06-02T08:11
Arrive Chesterfield
Tue, Jun 2, 9:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Festus
MO

City in Missouri

From Farmington
39.2 mi
00h 39m
To Chesterfield
39.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Jefferson Street

    158 m · 25 sec · North Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Spring Street

    76 m · 15 sec · West Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    1895 ft · 56 sec · North Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Karsch Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Karsch Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    15 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    18.9 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1750 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1735 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  11. 11

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

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

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

    118 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

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

    705 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

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

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

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

    674 ft · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Avenue of the Saints

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Chesterfield Parkway West

    116 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Outer 40

    2036 ft · 56 sec · North Outer 40

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Chesterfield Parkway West

    607 ft · 27 sec · Chesterfield Parkway West

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1674 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Wild Horse Creek Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Wild Horse Creek Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Old Chesterfield Road

    1576 ft · 1 min · Old Chesterfield Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Santa Maria Drive

    33 m · 5 sec · Santa Maria Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Santa Maria Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Karsch Boulevard
35.4 mi · 45%
I 55 North
20.9 mi · 27%
I 270 West
12.5 mi · 16%
Avenue of the Saints
5.9 mi · 7%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 2%
I 64 West
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

20.5 mi · 00h 23m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Festus
00h 39m from Farmington
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Farmington and Sunny near Chesterfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmington to Chesterfield?

The road trip is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Festus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Farmington and 39.5 miles from Chesterfield.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.48 one way or $20.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmington and Sunny near Chesterfield.

Stop Ideas Near Festus

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

40 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

48 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

66 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 Farmington and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 61.53 mi (99.03 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

City in St.

Population18,674
Coordinates37.7808800, -90.4217900
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Chesterfield

#2 Chesterfield

A city in St.

Population47,570
Coordinates38.6631100, -90.5770700
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: North Jefferson Street (-90.42179, 37.78088)
End: Santa Maria Drive (-90.576914, 38.663102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.52 L · about $10.48
Round trip
$20.97
5.56 gal · 21.04 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.48 $20.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.82 $23.65
Premium $4.65 $12.94 $25.88
Diesel $5.30 $14.75 $29.49

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and Chesterfield. The current time is 08:11:16.

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.