How far is St. Louis, MO from Chaffee, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Chaffee, MO is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 25m.
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 and the county seat of Ste.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Chaffee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Chaffee.
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Start on Market Street
26 m · 4 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto South Tucker Boulevard
1.3 mi · 4 min · South Tucker Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Gravois Avenue
1619 ft · 46 sec · Gravois Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 55 South: Memphis
626 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
115.4 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
954 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
49 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Nash Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Nash Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward MO 77 South: Chaffee
99 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 77 South: Chaffee
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto West Yoakum Avenue
2371 ft · 48 sec · West Yoakum Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Yoakum Avenue
124 m · 10 sec · West Yoakum Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Yoakum Avenue
1214 ft · 29 sec · West Yoakum Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
10 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and Chaffee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
115 mi · 02h 06m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Louis and Mostly Sunny near Chaffee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Chaffee?
The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Sainte Genevieve is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from St. Louis and 63.3 miles from Chaffee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.86 one way or $33.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Louis and Mostly Sunny near Chaffee.
Stop Ideas Near Sainte Genevieve
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 Sainte Genevieve.
Du Quoin
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Carbondale station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Chaffee. Straight-line distance: 104.28 mi (167.82 km).
#1 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.
| Population | 315,685 |
| Coordinates | 38.6272700, -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chaffee
City in Scott County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,901 |
| Coordinates | 37.1800500, -89.6550900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chaffee (-89.65509, 37.18005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.86 | $33.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.80 | $41.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.71 | $47.42 |
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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