How far is Liberty, MO from Chesterfield, MO?
The driving distance from Liberty, MO to Chesterfield, MO is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Liberty and Chesterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty and Chesterfield.
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Start on County Road 440
66 m · 15 sec · County Road 440
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Turn left onto County Road 471
119 m · 18 sec · County Road 471
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Turn left
4 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
1220 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
61.9 mi · 1 hr 11 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 · 20 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 Liberty 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
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
61.9 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Liberty and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chesterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Liberty to Chesterfield?
The road trip is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
High Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Liberty and 52.8 miles from Chesterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.91 one way or $27.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Liberty and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chesterfield.
Stop Ideas Near High Hill
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 High Hill.
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Jefferson City
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 74.58 mi (120.03 km).
#1 Liberty
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 32,418 |
| Coordinates | 38.6892100, -91.9593500 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $13.91 | $27.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.69 | $31.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.17 | $34.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
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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