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Trip from Chesterfield, MO to Marshall, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 13m

Distance

162.3 mi

261 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 2m ★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States

Chesterfield, MO

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city in and county seat of Saline County, Missouri, United States

Marshall, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chesterfield, MO to Marshall, MO covers 162.3 miles and takes about 3h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, Avenue of the Saints for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.7 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.37 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

81.2 miles from Chesterfield, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 162.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 13m drive with frequent turns across 162.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 80.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Boone's Crossing.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 162.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.7 miles (Boone's Crossing): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | Boone's Crossing

Turn right onto Boone's Crossing

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North
6
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in

Turn left toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North
5
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m 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
18.9 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 40

Take the exit onto US 40 toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 1A Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 80.7 mi 1h 35m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway 45.3 mi 48m
Avenue of the Saints 16.8 mi 20m
US 65 7.9 mi 9m
South Odell Avenue 2.8 mi 6m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway 2 mi 2m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 1.8 mi 2m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway 1.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D Eisenhower Highway — 80.7 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, MO and Marshall, 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 · 45 sec · Baxter Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto Chesterfield Airport Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road
5

Continue on Chesterfield Airport Road

438 ft · 8 sec · Chesterfield Airport Road
6

Turn right onto Boone's Crossing

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Boone's Crossing
Use the right lane.
7

Take the ramp

167 ft · 7 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North Use the left lane.
8

Turn left

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North
9

Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61

17 mi · 20 min · Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit onto US 40

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 40
Exit 1A Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Merge onto I 70; US 40

81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
12

Continue on I 70; US 40

2.0 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
13

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.6 mi · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
14

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15

Continue on I 70; US 40

45 mi · 48 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 78B Toward US 65 North: Marshall
17

Merge onto US 65

7.9 mi · 9 min · US 65
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward US 65 Business: Marshall
19

Continue on US 65 Bus

2.8 mi · 6 min · South Odell Avenue
20

Turn left onto MO 20

335 ft · 12 sec · East Arrow Street
Use the left lane.
21

Turn right onto MO 20

366 ft · 12 sec · North Jefferson Street
22

Continue on North Jefferson Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · North Jefferson Avenue
23

Turn left onto US 65 Bus

284 ft · 9 sec · East Eastwood Street
24

Arrive at destination

US 65 Bus

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 81.2 miles from Chesterfield, MO, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.7 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 36 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 81.2 miles or 1h 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marshall, 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 162.3 miles and 3h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 80.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 81.2 mi from Chesterfield, MO · 1h 38m into the drive

Downtown Montgomery City, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Montgomery City, MO

81 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

Wright City, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fulton, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81.2 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 Dwight D Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.7 miles.

Arriving in Marshall, MO

The final approach into Marshall, 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 Marshall, MO.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia, Missouri

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 104.4

Hours: 3–8 pm

+15732346277

Visit website

Cafe Poland by Iwona

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia, Missouri

2.2 mi

Cafe Berlin

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia, Missouri

2.1 mi

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 104.4

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 3–8 pm

+15732346277

Visit website

Cafe Poland by Iwona

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 104.4

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 5–8 pm

+17024270048

Visit website

Cafe Berlin

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 104.4

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+15734410400

Visit website

The Wolf Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Ballwin, Missouri

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16365277027

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 81.2

Kingdom City, Missouri

+15733106020

Visit website

Pilot EV Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 127.5

Boonville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16608829120

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 81.2

Kingdom City, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 104.4

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 104.4

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 104.4

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Ionna Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 34.8

Warrenton, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 104.4

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.37 one way

$50.75 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $27.86 $55.72
premium $4.89 $31.23 $62.47
diesel $5.61 $35.83 $71.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.7 0 $17.04 $7.79
Efficient EV 40.6 0 $14.20 $6.49
EV Truck/SUV 64.9 0 $22.72 $10.39

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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

Night in Chesterfield on Friday

Local time

9:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Marshall, MO

Night in Marshall on Friday

Local time

9:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°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

14 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

3h 13m 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 Marshall, MO covers 162.3 miles and takes about 3h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, Avenue of the Saints. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 81.2 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 $25.37 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 162.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.7 miles (Boone's Crossing): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Chesterfield, MO to Marshall, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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