Origin
Chesterfield, MO
Afternoon in Chesterfield on Sunday
Local time
1:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterfield, MO to De Soto, MO
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
46.9 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Photo: Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Chesterfield, MO to De Soto, MO covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Chesterfield Road, Baxter Road, I 64 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.12 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23.4 miles from Chesterfield, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 46.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Chesterfield 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Chesterfield, MO to De Soto, MO is easy. At 1h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chesterfield, MO to De Soto, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Chesterfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baxter Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue of the Saints | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MO 141 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MO 21 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Old Chesterfield Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, MO and De Soto, MO.
1
Start on Santa Maria Drive
108 ft
·
8 sec
·
Santa Maria Drive
2
Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Old Chesterfield Road
3
Turn right onto Baxter Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Baxter Road
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
5
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
6
Take the exit slight right toward MO 141
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
MO 141
7
Turn right onto MO 141: Manchester
184 ft
·
6 sec
·
MO 141: Manchester
8
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
17 min
9
Keep slight left
4.0 mi
·
5 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward MO 21 South: Hillsboro
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
MO 21 South: Hillsboro
11
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
12
At the end of the road, turn left
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
13
Continue straight
3.9 mi
·
5 min
14
Turn left
1.5 mi
·
1 min
15
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
16
Turn right onto Easton Street
436 ft
·
19 sec
·
Easton Street
17
Arrive at your destination
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 23.4 miles from Chesterfield, MO, or about 32m 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 46.9 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.4 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near De Soto, 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.
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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 46.9 miles and 1h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chesterfield, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.4 mi from Chesterfield, MO · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 46.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Chesterfield, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in De Soto, MO
The final approach into De Soto, 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 De Soto, 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
$7.12 one way
$14.25 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.85 | $15.71 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
De Soto, MO
Afternoon in De Soto on Sunday
Local time
1:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 4m 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 De Soto, MO covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Chesterfield Road, Baxter Road, I 64 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.4 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 $7.12 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.
The drive from Chesterfield, MO to De Soto, MO is easy. At 1h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chesterfield, MO to De Soto, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chesterfield, MO to De Soto, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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