How far is Glendale, MO from Chesterfield, MO?
The driving distance from Glendale, MO to Chesterfield, MO is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and Chesterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Chesterfield.
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Start on the route
2310 ft · 1 min
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Continue on County Road 282
1 mi · 4 min · County Road 282
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Turn left onto County Road 281
1.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 281
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Continue on County Road 277
1.1 mi · 4 min · County Road 277
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Turn right
9.8 mi · 17 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 55 North: Sikeston
1007 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
60.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left
101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 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 Glendale 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
Keep slight left
102 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Sunny leaving Glendale and Sunny near Chesterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Chesterfield?
The road trip is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Old Appleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Glendale and 100.2 miles from Chesterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.62 one way or $53.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale and Sunny near Chesterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Old Appleton
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 Old Appleton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 159.92 mi (257.36 km).
#1 Glendale
City in Missouri
| Population | 5,863 |
| Coordinates | 36.4106200, -89.9056400 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| 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: 322 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $26.62 | $53.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.03 | $60.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.86 | $65.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.45 | $74.89 |
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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