How far is Manchester, MO from Chesterfield, MO?

The driving distance from Manchester, MO to Chesterfield, MO is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.92 mi
00h 12m
Flight
5.85 mi
9.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.85 mi
Kilometers
9.42 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.92 mi
Kilometers
12.74 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Tue, May 12, 6:53 PM CDT
Return by in Manchester
Tue, May 12, 7:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-05-12T18:41
Arrive Chesterfield
Tue, May 12, 6:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lake
MO

Township in Missouri, United States

From Manchester
3.8 mi
00h 06m
To Chesterfield
4.1 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woods Mill Road

    850 ft · 41 sec · Woods Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    41 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    1812 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Chesterfield Parkway West

    116 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Outer 40

    2036 ft · 56 sec · North Outer 40

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Chesterfield Parkway West

    607 ft · 27 sec · Chesterfield Parkway West

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1674 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Wild Horse Creek Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Wild Horse Creek Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Old Chesterfield Road

    1576 ft · 1 min · Old Chesterfield Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Santa Maria Drive

    33 m · 5 sec · Santa Maria Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Santa Maria Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester 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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
164.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
2.6 mi · 33%
North Outer 40
0.39 mi · 5%
I 64 West
0.37 mi · 5%
Old Chesterfield Road
0.3 mi · 4%
Chesterfield Parkway West
0.19 mi · 2%
Woods Mill Road
0.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

3.23 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
5.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake
00h 06m from Manchester
Leave By
8:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Manchester and Sunny near Chesterfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Manchester and 4.1 miles from Chesterfield.

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

The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 8:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

15 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

28 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

42 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

45 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 5.85 mi (9.42 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

City in Missouri

Population18,081
Coordinates38.5970000, -90.5092900
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Chesterfield

#2 Chesterfield

A city in St.

Population47,570
Coordinates38.6631100, -90.5770700
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Woods Mill Road (-90.50931, 38.597001)
End: Santa Maria Drive (-90.576914, 38.663102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.06 L · about $1.06
Round trip
$2.11
0.56 gal · 2.12 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.06 $2.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.19 $2.38
Premium $4.65 $1.30 $2.61
Diesel $5.30 $1.49 $2.97

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Chesterfield. The current time is 18:41:36.

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.