How far is Nevada, MO from Chesterfield, MO?
The driving distance from Nevada, MO to Chesterfield, MO is about 266.3 miles (428.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Missouri parts of witch are in Camden, Laclede, and Pulaski Counties
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nevada and Chesterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada and Chesterfield.
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Start on East Walnut Street
1330 ft · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn left onto North Osage Boulevard
1314 ft · 40 sec · North Osage Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Hickory Street
2419 ft · 1 min · East Hickory Street
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Turn left onto North Centennial Boulevard
41.1 mi · 51 min · North Centennial Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward MO 13 South: Humansville
1316 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13 Business, MO 32: Bolivar, Fair Play
1085 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
47.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Take the exit left toward I 44 East: Rolla
1431 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
123.9 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit
970 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Manchester Road
16.8 mi · 24 min · Manchester Road
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Turn left onto Clarkson Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Clarkson Road
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Turn left onto Baxter Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Baxter Road
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Turn right onto Wild Horse Creek Road
598 ft · 23 sec · Wild Horse Creek Road
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Turn left onto Santa Maria Drive
1514 ft · 1 min · 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 Nevada and Chesterfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 44 East
Merge slight left
124 mi · 02h 13m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Nevada and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nevada to Chesterfield?
The road trip is about 266.3 miles (428.6 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.4 miles from Nevada and 136.8 miles from Chesterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 8:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.45 one way or $70.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Nevada and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Richland
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 Richland.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 212.71 mi (342.32 km).
#1 Nevada
Town in Vernon County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,196 |
| Coordinates | 37.8392100, -94.3546700 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $35.45 | $70.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.98 | $79.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.75 | $87.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.86 | $99.72 |
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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