How far is Trenton, MO from Chesterfield, MO?
The driving distance from Trenton, MO to Chesterfield, MO is about 239.8 miles (385.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.5 miles (305 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Shelby County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Chesterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Chesterfield.
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Start on Mable Street
141 m · 15 sec · Mable Street
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
73 m · 16 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1718 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
6 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
103 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East 9th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East 9th Street
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Turn right
23.1 mi · 38 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Brookfield
975 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
111.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road
1167 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422
85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422
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Continue on Paris Gravel Road
2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Take the ramp right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
90.2 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Boone's Crossing
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Boone's Crossing
549 ft · 20 sec · Boone's Crossing
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Turn left onto Chesterfield Airport Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Chesterfield Airport Road
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Turn slight right onto Baxter Road
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Baxter Road
1397 ft · 34 sec · Baxter Road
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Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road
891 ft · 40 sec · Old Chesterfield Road
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Turn right 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 Trenton and Chesterfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
111 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Trenton and Mostly Cloudy near Chesterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Chesterfield?
The road trip is about 239.8 miles (385.9 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Hunnewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.7 miles from Trenton and 121.1 miles from Chesterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.5 miles (305 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.90 one way or $63.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Trenton and Mostly Cloudy near Chesterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Hunnewell
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 Hunnewell.
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Fort Madison station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 189.52 mi (305.01 km).
#1 Trenton
City in Missouri
| Population | 5,620 |
| Coordinates | 40.0789000, -93.6166100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| 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: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $31.90 | $63.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.98 | $71.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.37 | $78.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.87 | $89.74 |
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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