Origin
Old Jamestown, MO
Late night in Old Jamestown on Friday
Local time
3:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Old Jamestown, MO to Chesterfield, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Old Jamestown, MO
C. Spencer van Gulick
Chesterfield, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Old Jamestown, MO to Chesterfield, MO covers 26.1 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rosemary Straub Davison Highway, Avenue of the Saints, Patterson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.1 miles on Rosemary Straub Davison Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 26.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 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 0.5 miles in near Vaile Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 26.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Vaile Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.4 miles (I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Vaile Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Vaile Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Merge onto I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
18.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Saint Louis, Wentzville
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: Saint Louis, Wentzvi...
9
18.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right 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 right lane.
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Went...
7
24.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Chesterfield Parkway West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19A
Toward Chesterfield Parkway West
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 Old Jamestown, MO to Chesterfield, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Wentzville along the way.
Wentzville
18.5 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Straub Davison Highway | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Patterson Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Lindbergh Boulevard | 2 mi | 4m |
| Vaile Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Outer 40 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Chesterfield Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Old Halls Ferry Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
— 12.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Jamestown, MO and Chesterfield, MO.
1
Start on this road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Old Halls Ferry Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Old Halls Ferry Road
3
Enter roundabout onto Vaile Avenue
209 ft
·
4 sec
·
Vaile Avenue
4
Continue on Vaile Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Vaile Avenue
5
Continue on Patterson Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Patterson Road
6
Turn slight right
247 ft
·
5 sec
Toward US 67 South
7
Turn straight onto US 67
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Lindbergh Boulevard
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 270
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 12
Toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Saint Louis, Wentzville
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
this road
Exit 12
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
13
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
381 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 19A
Toward Chesterfield Parkway West
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto North Outer 40
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Outer 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Turn left onto Chesterfield Parkway West
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Chesterfield Parkway West
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
18
Turn straight onto Wild Horse Creek Road
158 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wild Horse Creek Road
19
Turn right onto Old Chesterfield Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Chesterfield Road
20
Turn left onto Santa Maria Drive
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
Santa Maria Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Santa Maria Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.08 one way
$8.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Friday
Local time
3:48 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
23 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
41m 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 Old Jamestown, MO to Chesterfield, MO covers 26.1 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rosemary Straub Davison Highway, Avenue of the Saints, Patterson Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 miles from Old Jamestown, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.08 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 14 decision points packed into just 26.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Vaile Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.4 miles (I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Old Jamestown, MO to Chesterfield, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Wentzville along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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