How far is Poplar Bluff, MO from Chesterfield, MO?
The driving distance from Poplar Bluff, MO to Chesterfield, MO is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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.
City in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poplar Bluff and Chesterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poplar Bluff and Chesterfield.
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Start on West Pine Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Pine Street
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Turn right onto North Westwood Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Westwood Boulevard
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Continue on State Street
1396 ft · 26 sec · State Street
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Continue on North Westwood Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Westwood Boulevard
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Continue straight
2283 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
112.6 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Keep slight right
1750 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
1735 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.5 mi · 22 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 Poplar Bluff and Chesterfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Westwood Boulevard
Continue straight
113 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Poplar Bluff and Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poplar Bluff to Chesterfield?
The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Poplar Bluff and 80.2 miles from Chesterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.31 one way or $42.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Poplar Bluff and Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Washington
Carbondale station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poplar Bluff and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 132.08 mi (212.57 km).
#1 Poplar Bluff
City in Butler County in Southeast Missouri, United States
| Population | 16,807 |
| Coordinates | 36.7570000, -90.3928900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.31 | $42.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.03 | $48.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.30 | $52.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.97 | $59.94 |
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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