Origin
Crestwood, MO
Late night in Crestwood on Saturday
Local time
12:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crestwood, MO to Chesterfield, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crestwood, MO
Theodore Nguyen
Chesterfield, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Crestwood, MO to Chesterfield, MO covers 16.6 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 270, Avenue of the Saints, Watson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on I 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Crestwood, MO to Chesterfield, MO covers 16.6 miles and takes about 26m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 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 early in the drive.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 16.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (MO 366 / Watson Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MO 366 / Watson Road
Turn sharp right onto MO 366 / Watson Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
8
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis
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 12
Toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Lo...
8
9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Went...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Crestwood, MO and Chesterfield, MO, road signs point toward Chicago, Memphis, Saint Louis and Chesterfield Parkway West.
Chicago
2 mi in
|
~4m
|
via US Historic 66
Memphis
2 mi in
|
~4m
|
via US Historic 66
Saint Louis
8.8 mi in
|
~13m
Chesterfield Parkway West
15.4 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Watson Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Outer 40 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US Historic 66 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Chesterfield Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Chesterfield Parkway West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wild Horse Creek Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 5.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestwood, MO and Chesterfield, MO.
1
Start on MO 366
63 ft
·
7 sec
·
Watson Road
2
Turn left
378 ft
·
33 sec
Use the left lane.
3
Turn sharp left
330 ft
·
27 sec
4
Turn sharp right onto MO 366
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Watson Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp onto US Historic 66
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
US Historic 66
Toward I 44 West, I 270, US 50 West: Tulsa, Chicago, Memphis
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 270
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
I 270
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 12
Toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
Use the slight left lane.
11
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
this road
Exit 12
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
12
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
381 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 19A
Toward Chesterfield Parkway West
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto North Outer 40
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Outer 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Turn left onto Chesterfield Parkway West
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Chesterfield Parkway West
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
17
Turn straight onto Wild Horse Creek Road
158 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wild Horse Creek Road
18
Turn right onto Old Chesterfield Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Chesterfield Road
19
Turn left onto Santa Maria Drive
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
Santa Maria Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Santa Maria Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Chesterfield, MO
Late night in Chesterfield on Saturday
Local time
12:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
2 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
26m 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 Crestwood, MO to Chesterfield, MO covers 16.6 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 270, Avenue of the Saints, Watson Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 miles from Crestwood, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.60 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 17 decision points packed into just 16.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (MO 366 / Watson Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Crestwood, MO and Chesterfield, MO, road signs point toward Chicago, Memphis, Saint Louis and Chesterfield Parkway West.
Yes. Nearby national parks include 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.
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