Origin
Chesterfield, MO
Afternoon in Chesterfield on Wednesday
Local time
4:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterfield, MO to Berkeley, MO
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Berkeley, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chesterfield, MO to Berkeley, MO covers 23.5 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Avenue of the Saints, Inner Belt Expressway, Daniel Boone Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
11.7 miles from Chesterfield, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Chesterfield, MO to Berkeley, MO covers 23.5 miles and takes about 31m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avenue of the Saints is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 23.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.6 miles (I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
13.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 170 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31B-A
Toward I 170 North
8
13.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 170 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31A
Toward I 170 North
7
22.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Airport Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9A
Toward Airport Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Inner Belt Expressway | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Daniel Boone Expressway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Airport Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Evergreen Boulevard | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Baxter Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Chesterfield Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Santa Maria Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 9.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, MO and Berkeley, MO.
1
Start on Santa Maria Drive
107 ft
·
8 sec
·
Santa Maria Drive
2
Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Old Chesterfield Road
3
Turn right onto Baxter Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Baxter Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
5
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on I 64; US 40
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Boone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 31B-A
Toward I 170 North
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31A
Toward I 170 North
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 170
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Inner Belt Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 9A
Toward Airport Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto Airport Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Airport Road
12
Turn left onto Evergreen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Evergreen Boulevard
13
Arrive at destination
Evergreen Boulevard
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.7 miles from Chesterfield, MO, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.4 miles.
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 23.5 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.7 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berkeley, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Chesterfield, MO.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chesterfield, MO
This is one driving day of about 23.5 miles and 31m.
At 23.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Avenue of the Saints for about 9.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.7 mi from Chesterfield, MO · 15m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.7 miles from Chesterfield, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Berkeley, MO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Berkeley, MO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Berkeley, MO
Afternoon in Berkeley on Wednesday
Local time
4:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
31m 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 Chesterfield, MO to Berkeley, MO covers 23.5 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, Inner Belt Expressway, Daniel Boone Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 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 $3.67 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 is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 23.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.6 miles (I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Chesterfield, MO to Berkeley, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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