How far is Oak Grove, MO from Chesterfield, MO?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, MO to Chesterfield, MO is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.6 miles (310 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.54 mi
03h 00m
Flight
192.63 mi
310.01 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.63 mi
Kilometers
310.01 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.54 mi
Kilometers
325.95 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Mon, May 25, 12:59 PM CDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Mon, May 25, 4:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-05-25T09:58
Arrive Chesterfield
Mon, May 25, 12:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From Oak Grove
100.6 mi
01h 30m
To Chesterfield
101.9 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Chesterfield.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    41 mi · 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

    1567 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    16.6 mi · 20 min · Avenue of the Saints

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Boone's Crossing

    1068 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Boone's Crossing

    549 ft · 20 sec · Boone's Crossing

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Baxter Road

    65 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Baxter Road

    1397 ft · 34 sec · Baxter Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road

    891 ft · 40 sec · Old Chesterfield Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Santa Maria Drive

    33 m · 5 sec · Santa Maria Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Santa Maria Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Grove and Chesterfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
124 mi · 61%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 27%
Avenue of the Saints
16.6 mi · 8%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.58 mi · 1%
Chesterfield Airport Road
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

81 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
192.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 30m from Oak Grove
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oak Grove and Sunny near Chesterfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Chesterfield?

The road trip is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.6 miles from Oak Grove and 101.9 miles from Chesterfield.

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

The direct path is about 192.6 miles (310 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oak Grove and Sunny near Chesterfield.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

82 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 192.63 mi (310.01 km).

Oak Grove

#1 Oak Grove

City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States

Population8,437
Coordinates39.0050100, -94.1293900
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Chesterfield

#2 Chesterfield

A city in St.

Population47,570
Coordinates38.6631100, -90.5770700
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: South Broadway Street (-94.129219, 39.005004)
End: Santa Maria Drive (-90.576914, 38.663102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.15 gal
27.05 L · about $26.96
Round trip
$53.93
14.3 gal · 54.1 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 127.1 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.96 $53.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.41 $60.82
Premium $4.65 $33.28 $66.55
Diesel $5.30 $37.92 $75.85

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Grove and Chesterfield. The current time is 09:58:57.

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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.