Origin
Chesterfield, MO
Evening in Chesterfield on Wednesday
Local time
6:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterfield, MO to Battlefield, MO
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
209.7 mi
338 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 51m
★
6 AM
4h 4m
8 AM
4h 30m
10 AM
4h 13m
12 PM
4h 10m
3 PM
4h 14m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesterfield, MO
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Battlefield, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chesterfield, MO to Battlefield, MO covers 209.7 miles and takes about 4h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wild Horse Creek Road, Baxter Road, Clarkson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
104.9 miles from Chesterfield, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 3m drive with frequent turns across 209.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wild Horse Creek Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chesterfield, MO to Battlefield, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Horse Creek Road | — | — |
| Baxter Road | — | — |
| Clarkson Road | — | — |
| Manchester Road | — | — |
| I 44 West | — | — |
| US 160 | — | — |
| West 3rd Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Wild Horse Creek Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, MO and Battlefield, MO.
1
Start on Santa Maria Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Santa Maria Drive
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Wild Horse Creek Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Wild Horse Creek Road
3
Turn left onto Baxter Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Baxter Road
4
Turn right onto Clarkson Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Clarkson Road
5
Turn right onto Manchester Road
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Manchester Road
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West: St. Clair
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 44 West, US 50 West: St. Clair
7
Merge slight left
177 mi
·
3 hr 11 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 160: West Bypass, Willard
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 160: West Bypass, Willard
9
Turn left
6.9 mi
·
11 min
10
Continue straight
2.5 mi
·
3 min
11
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 3rd Street
12
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 104.9 miles from Chesterfield, MO, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 46 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.9 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Battlefield, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chesterfield, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chesterfield, MO
This is one driving day of about 209.7 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Chesterfield, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 104.9 mi from Chesterfield, MO · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.9 miles from Chesterfield, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Battlefield, MO
The final approach into Battlefield, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Battlefield, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.78 one way
$65.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $36.00 | $71.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $40.35 | $80.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.30 | $92.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.9 | 0 | $22.02 | $10.07 |
| Efficient EV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.35 | $8.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.9 | 1 | $29.36 | $13.42 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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
Battlefield, MO
Evening in Battlefield on Wednesday
Local time
6:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Cuba, MO
105 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chesterfield, MO to Battlefield, MO covers 209.7 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wild Horse Creek Road, Baxter Road, Clarkson Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 104.9 miles from Chesterfield, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chesterfield, MO to Battlefield, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chesterfield, MO to Battlefield, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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