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Trip from Jackson, MO to Chesterfield, MO

Drive Time

2h 13m

Distance

114.8 mi

185 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

35 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 4m ★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 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 and county seat of Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States

Jackson, MO

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Downtown Chesterfield, MO, MO

Chesterfield, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jackson, MO to Chesterfield, MO covers 114.8 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, I 270, Avenue of the Saints for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.2 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.44 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

57.4 miles from Jackson, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 13m highway drive covering 114.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 270. The longest continuous stretch is about 89.2 miles on I 55.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 89.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 270. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 55 Bus; US 61 / North Hope Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 114.8 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: near the start (I 55 Bus; US 61 / North Hope Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

7
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 55 Bus; US 61 / North Hope Street

Enter roundabout onto I 55 Bus; US 61 / North Hope Street toward I 55 Business, US 61 North

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 55 Business, US 61 North
8
94.5 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Take the exit toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

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 196 Toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chi...
8
94.7 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 West: Kansas City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 270 West: Kansas City
8
107 mi into trip | ~2h 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
107.2 mi into trip | ~2h 1m 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 Along This Route

Between Jackson, MO and Chesterfield, MO, road signs point toward Chicago and Saint Louis.

Chicago

94.5 mi in | ~1h 44m

Saint Louis

107 mi in | ~2h

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 89.2 mi 1h 36m
I 270 11.5 mi 14m
Avenue of the Saints 5.9 mi 7m
North High Street 3.7 mi 6m
Rosa Parks Highway 1.3 mi 1m
North Outer 40 0.4 mi <1m
Old Chesterfield Road 0.3 mi 1m
Chesterfield Parkway West 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 89.2 mi, about 1h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MO and Chesterfield, MO.

1

Start on East Main Street

28 ft · 8 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn sharp left

83 ft · 2 sec
3

Enter roundabout onto I 55 Bus; US 61

35 ft · 0 sec · North Hope Street
Toward I 55 Business, US 61 North
4

Continue on I 55 Bus; US 61

295 ft · 12 sec · North Hope Street
Toward I 55 Business, US 61 North
5

Turn left onto I 55 Bus; US 61

344 ft · 9 sec · East Washington Street
6

Continue on I 55 Bus; US 61

3.7 mi · 6 min · North High Street
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 55 North: Perryville, Saint Louis
8

Merge onto I 55

89 mi · 1 hr 36 min · I 55
9

Continue on I 55

1.3 mi · 1 min · Rosa Parks Highway
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 196 Toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

388 ft · 8 sec
Toward I 270 West: Kansas City Use the slight left lane.
12

Continue on this road

0.7 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 196 Toward I 270 West
13

Merge onto I 270

11 mi · 14 min · I 270
Use the straight lane.
14

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.
15

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.
16

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 9 sec · this road
Exit 12 Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
17

Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61

5.9 mi · 7 min · Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
18

Take the exit

381 ft · 8 sec
Exit 19A Toward Chesterfield Parkway West Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn straight onto North Outer 40

0.4 mi · 55 sec · North Outer 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20

Turn left onto Chesterfield Parkway West

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Chesterfield Parkway West
Use the left / straight lanes.
21

Turn right

0.3 mi · 33 sec
22

Turn straight onto Wild Horse Creek Road

158 ft · 4 sec · Wild Horse Creek Road
23

Turn right onto Old Chesterfield Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Old Chesterfield Road
24

Turn left onto Santa Maria Drive

107 ft · 4 sec · Santa Maria Drive
25

Arrive at destination

Santa Maria Drive

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 57.4 miles from Jackson, MO, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.2 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.4 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chesterfield, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Jackson, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 Jackson, MO

This is one driving day of about 114.8 miles and 2h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jackson, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 89.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.4 mi from Jackson, MO · 1h 4m into the drive

archaeological site near East St. Louis, Illinois, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cahokia, IL

57 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

Cahokia, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cahokia, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.4 miles from Jackson, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.2 miles.

Arriving in Chesterfield, MO

The final approach into Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield, MO.

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

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 ~13 min detour Free near mile 47.5
Park Closure: Delassus-Kern House and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Gateway Arch National Park

Gateway Arch National Park

National Park

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 ~29 min detour $19 near mile 95
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.44 one way

$34.87 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $19.22 $38.44
premium $4.80 $21.67 $43.34
diesel $5.64 $25.50 $51.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

35 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

The District - Tesla Supercharger

Chesterfield, MO

Tesla

12 DCFC

Festus, MO Rechargery @ Schnucks - W Gannon Dr

Festus, MO

IONNA

10 DCFC

South County Center - Tesla Supercharger

St. Louis, MO

Tesla

10 DCFC

Fenton, MO Rechargery Relay @ Wally's - Assembly Parkway

Fenton, MO

IONNA

10 DCFC

Acee’s Neighborhood Market and Deli - Tesla Supercharger

Cape Girardeau, MO

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wally's - Tesla Supercharger

Fenton, MO

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sappington Square

Crestwood, MO

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Simon St. Louis Premium Outlets (Chesterfield, MO)

Chesterfield, MO

Electrify America

6 DCFC

eVgo Network: 7 ChargePoint Network: 6 Tesla: 4 FCN: 3 EV Connect: 3 RED_E: 2 IONNA: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 Non-Networked: 2 Blink Network: 2 SYNERGEV: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.4 0 $12.05 $5.51
Efficient EV 28.7 0 $10.05 $4.59
EV Truck/SUV 45.9 0 $16.07 $7.35

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Jackson, MO

Afternoon in Jackson on Monday

Local time

3:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chesterfield, MO

Afternoon in Chesterfield on Monday

Local time

3:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°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

6 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

2h 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 Jackson, MO to Chesterfield, MO covers 114.8 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 270, Avenue of the Saints. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.4 miles from Jackson, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.44 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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 114.8 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: near the start (I 55 Bus; US 61 / North Hope Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Jackson, MO and Chesterfield, MO, road signs point toward Chicago and Saint Louis.

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