How far is Sikeston, MO from Chesterfield, MO?

The driving distance from Sikeston, MO to Chesterfield, MO is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.39 mi
02h 19m
Flight
134.73 mi
216.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.73 mi
Kilometers
216.83 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.39 mi
Kilometers
246.86 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Tue, May 12, 8:33 PM CDT
Return by in Sikeston
Tue, May 12, 10:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sikeston
2026-05-12T18:14
Arrive Chesterfield
Tue, May 12, 8:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sikeston
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Saint Mary
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Sikeston
76.4 mi
01h 09m
To Chesterfield
76.9 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 9 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 Sikeston and Chesterfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto East Malone Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Malone Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Cape Girardeau

    1484 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    26.1 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis

    705 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    674 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Avenue of the Saints

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Chesterfield Parkway West

    116 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Outer 40

    2036 ft · 56 sec · North Outer 40

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Chesterfield Parkway West

    607 ft · 27 sec · Chesterfield Parkway West

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1674 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Wild Horse Creek Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Wild Horse Creek Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old Chesterfield Road

    1576 ft · 1 min · Old Chesterfield Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Santa Maria Drive

    33 m · 5 sec · Santa Maria Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Santa Maria Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sikeston 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
128 mi · 83%
I 270 West
12.5 mi · 8%
Avenue of the Saints
5.9 mi · 4%
East Malone Avenue
3.25 mi · 2%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 1%
I 64 West
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left

102 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
134.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Mary
01h 09m from Sikeston
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sikeston and Sunny near Chesterfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Saint Mary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Sikeston and 76.9 miles from Chesterfield.

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

The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Mary

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

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

RAIL

Du Quoin

64 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

67 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

86 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

88 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sikeston and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 134.73 mi (216.83 km).

Sikeston

#1 Sikeston

City in Scott County, Missouri, United States

Population15,968
Coordinates36.8767200, -89.5878600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Chesterfield

#2 Chesterfield

A city in St.

Population47,570
Coordinates38.6631100, -90.5770700
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: East Malone Avenue (-89.587834, 36.876662)
End: Santa Maria Drive (-90.576914, 38.663102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.41 gal
20.49 L · about $20.40
Round trip
$40.80
10.82 gal · 40.98 L
Estimated CO2
48.1 kg one way
Round trip: 96.2 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.40 $40.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.01 $46.02
Premium $4.65 $25.18 $50.36
Diesel $5.30 $28.69 $57.39

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 Sikeston and Chesterfield. The current time is 18:14:08.

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.