How far is Festus, MO from Chesterfield, MO?
The driving distance from Festus, MO to Chesterfield, MO is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Festus and Chesterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Festus and Chesterfield.
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Start on North 2nd Street
24 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
103 m · 20 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
672 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Mill Street
2976 ft · 59 sec · South Mill Street
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard
2484 ft · 58 sec · Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
1472 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
19 mi · 21 min
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Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago
1279 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City
118 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I 270 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis
705 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
2009 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
674 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
5.9 mi · 7 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Chesterfield Parkway West
116 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Outer 40
2036 ft · 56 sec · North Outer 40
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Turn left onto Chesterfield Parkway West
607 ft · 27 sec · Chesterfield Parkway West
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Turn right
1674 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Wild Horse Creek Road
48 m · 4 sec · Wild Horse Creek Road
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Turn right onto Old Chesterfield Road
1576 ft · 1 min · Old Chesterfield Road
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Turn left 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 Festus 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.
I 55 North
Merge slight left
19 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Festus and Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Festus to Chesterfield?
The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Mehlville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Festus and 21.5 miles from Chesterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Festus and Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Mehlville
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 Mehlville.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Festus and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 32.11 mi (51.67 km).
#1 Festus
City in Missouri
| Population | 12,114 |
| Coordinates | 38.2206100, -90.3959500 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
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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