Origin
Bonne Terre, MO
Morning in Bonne Terre on Saturday
Local time
8:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bonne Terre, MO to Chesterfield, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
66.7 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bonne Terre, MO
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Chesterfield, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bonne Terre, MO to Chesterfield, MO covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 67, I 55, I 270 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.1 miles on US 67. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 66.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 66.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 67 and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.1 miles on US 67.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 67 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 67 and I 55. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.7 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
46.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 196
Toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chi...
8
46.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 West: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 270 West: Kansas City
8
58.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Lo...
8
59.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Went...
7
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward Chesterfield Parkway West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19A
Toward Chesterfield Parkway West
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bonne Terre, MO and Chesterfield, MO, road signs point toward Chicago and Saint Louis.
Chicago
46.4 mi in
|
~53m
Saint Louis
58.9 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 67 | 23.1 mi | 26m |
| I 55 | 20.5 mi | 22m |
| I 270 | 11.5 mi | 14m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Rosa Parks Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Benham Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Outer 40 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Chesterfield Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 67
— 23.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonne Terre, MO and Chesterfield, MO.
1
Start on MO E
12 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Division Street
2
Turn left onto MO 47
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Park Avenue
3
Continue on MO 47
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Benham Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 67 North: Saint Louis
5
Merge onto US 67
23 mi
·
26 min
·
US 67
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 67
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
8
Merge onto I 55
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 55
9
Continue on I 55
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Rosa Parks Highway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 196
Toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
388 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 270 West: Kansas City
Use the slight left lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 196
Toward I 270 West
13
Merge onto I 270
11 mi
·
14 min
·
I 270
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 12
Toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
Use the slight left lane.
16
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
this road
Exit 12
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
17
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
381 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 19A
Toward Chesterfield Parkway West
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight onto North Outer 40
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Outer 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Turn left onto Chesterfield Parkway West
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Chesterfield Parkway West
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
22
Turn straight onto Wild Horse Creek Road
158 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wild Horse Creek Road
23
Turn right onto Old Chesterfield Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Chesterfield Road
24
Turn left onto Santa Maria Drive
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
Santa Maria Drive
25
Arrive at destination
Santa Maria Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.4 mi from Bonne Terre, MO · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Bonne Terre, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chesterfield, MO
The final approach into Chesterfield, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.43 one way
$20.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.73 | $29.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Chesterfield, MO
Morning in Chesterfield on Saturday
Local time
8:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Imperial, MO
33 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bonne Terre, MO to Chesterfield, MO covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 67, I 55, I 270. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.4 miles from Bonne Terre, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.7 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bonne Terre, MO and Chesterfield, MO, road signs point toward Chicago and Saint Louis.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park and Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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