The drive from Chesterfield, MO to Glendale, MO covers 199.7 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway, I 270, MO 162 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 160.1 miles on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.22 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
99.9 miles from Chesterfield, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 58m. Total distance: 199.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 58m drive with frequent turns across 199.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 160.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 199.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These 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.
8
7.4 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
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 25
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
7
7.8 mi into trip|~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 South: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
8
19.6 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Chesterfield, MO to Glendale, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
19.6 mi in|~25m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
160.1 mi
2h 51m
I 270
11.5 mi
14m
MO 162
9.8 mi
17m
Avenue of the Saints
6.8 mi
8m
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
2m
County Road 281
1.7 mi
6m
US 61
1.6 mi
2m
Rosa Parks Highway
1.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
— 160.1 mi, about 2h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, MO and Glendale, 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
6.8 mi·8 min·Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 25Toward I 270: Chicago, MemphisUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·31 sec
Toward I 270 South: MemphisUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 270
11 mi·14 min·I 270
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·27 sec
Exit 1AToward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·43 sec
Toward I 55 South: Memphis
11
Merge onto I 55
1.5 mi·1 min·Rosa Parks Highway
12
Continue on I 55
1.8 mi·2 min·Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
13
Continue on I 55
160 mi·2 hr 51 min·Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 32Toward MO 162: Portageville
15
Turn right onto US 61; MO 162
0.6 mi·54 sec·US 61; MO 162
16
Turn right onto US 61; MO 162
1.0 mi·1 min·US 61; MO 162
17
Turn left onto MO 162
9.8 mi·17 min·MO 162
18
Turn left onto County Road 277
1.1 mi·4 min·County Road 277
19
Turn right onto County Road 281
1.7 mi·6 min·County Road 281
20
Turn right onto County Road 282
1.0 mi·3 min·County Road 282
21
Continue on MO VV
0.4 mi·1 min·MO VV
22
Arrive at destination
MO VV
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 99.9 miles from Chesterfield, MO, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 160.1 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 44 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.9 miles or 1h 52m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glendale, 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 199.7 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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.
The longest stretch is on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway for about 160.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.9 mi from Chesterfield, MO
· 1h 52m into the drive
The midpoint is around 99.9 miles from Chesterfield, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 160.1 miles.
Arriving in Glendale, MO
The final approach into Glendale, 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 Glendale, MO.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the B...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 68.9
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
$19
near mile 20.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.22 one way
$62.44 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$34.28
$68.56
premium
$4.89
$38.43
$76.86
diesel
$5.61
$44.09
$88.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.9
0
$20.97
$9.59
Efficient EV
49.9
0
$17.47
$7.99
EV Truck/SUV
79.9
0
$27.96
$12.78
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Chesterfield, MO
Afternoon
in Chesterfield on Friday
Local time
2:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Glendale, MO
Afternoon
in Glendale on Friday
Local time
2:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
2 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
3h 58m 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 Glendale, MO covers 199.7 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway, I 270, MO 162. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.9 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 $31.22 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 199.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Chesterfield, MO to Glendale, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park and Gateway Arch National 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.
