How far is Savannah, MO from Chesterfield, MO?

The driving distance from Savannah, MO to Chesterfield, MO is about 295.8 miles (476 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244 miles (392.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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
295.77 mi
04h 35m
Flight
243.92 mi
392.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.92 mi
Kilometers
392.55 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.77 mi
Kilometers
476 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Sun, May 3, 7:42 AM CDT
Return by in Savannah
Sun, May 3, 12:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-05-03T03:07
Arrive Chesterfield
Sun, May 3, 7:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
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
Nelson
MO

City in Saline County, Missouri, United States

From Savannah
147.3 mi
02h 17m
To Chesterfield
148.4 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 5th Street

    842 ft · 42 sec · North 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Price Street

    2312 ft · 1 min · West Price Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    36.7 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 435 East: Saint Louis

    28 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70, US 24 West, US 40: Saint Louis, Kansas City, Sports Complex

    1500 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis

    143 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway

    2213 ft · 29 sec · George Brett Super Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

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

  17. 17

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

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

  18. 18

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  20. 20

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  21. 21

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

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

  22. 22

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

    1567 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    16.6 mi · 20 min · Avenue of the Saints

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Boone's Crossing

    1068 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Boone's Crossing

    549 ft · 21 sec · Boone's Crossing

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Baxter Road

    65 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Baxter Road

    1397 ft · 34 sec · Baxter Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road

    891 ft · 40 sec · Old Chesterfield Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Santa Maria Drive

    33 m · 5 sec · Santa Maria Drive

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Santa Maria Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah 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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
135 mi · 46%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 18%
I 29 South
39.1 mi · 13%
I 435 East
28 mi · 9%
Avenue of the Saints
16.6 mi · 6%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 2%
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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.8 mi
244 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nelson
02h 17m from Savannah
Leave By
7:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Savannah and Clear near Chesterfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 295.8 miles (476 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.3 miles from Savannah and 148.4 miles from Chesterfield.

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

The direct path is about 244 miles (392.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 7:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.37 one way or $78.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Savannah and Clear near Chesterfield.

Stop Ideas Near Nelson

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Warrensburg

66 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

88 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

117 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 243.92 mi (392.55 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

City in Missouri, United States

Population5,168
Coordinates39.9416600, -94.8302500
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Chesterfield

#2 Chesterfield

A city in St.

Population47,570
Coordinates38.6631100, -90.5770700
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: North 5th Street (-94.830193, 39.941669)
End: Santa Maria Drive (-90.576914, 38.663102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 476 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.44 gal
39.51 L · about $39.37
Round trip
$78.74
20.88 gal · 79.02 L
Estimated CO2
92.8 kg one way
Round trip: 185.6 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.37 $78.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.40 $88.80
Premium $4.65 $48.59 $97.18
Diesel $5.30 $55.37 $110.75

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Chesterfield. The current time is 03:07:29.

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.