Origin
Shrewsbury, MO
Afternoon in Shrewsbury on Saturday
Local time
1:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shrewsbury, 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
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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 31m
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.
Shrewsbury, MO
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Chesterfield, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shrewsbury, MO to Chesterfield, MO covers 16.8 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 Avenue of the Saints, Daniel Boone Expressway, South Hanley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| Daniel Boone Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| South Hanley Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Laclede Station Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Service Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Outer 40 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Chesterfield Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 8.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shrewsbury, MO and Chesterfield, MO.
1
Start on I 44
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 282
Toward Laclede Station Road, Murdoch Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
3
Turn left onto Laclede Station Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Laclede Station Road
4
Continue on South Hanley Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Hanley Road
5
Turn left onto North Service Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Service Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
this road
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Merge onto I 64; US 40
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Daniel Boone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 64; US 40; US 61
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
381 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 19A
Toward Chesterfield Parkway West
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto North Outer 40
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Outer 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Turn left onto Chesterfield Parkway West
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Chesterfield Parkway West
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
13
Turn straight onto Wild Horse Creek Road
158 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wild Horse Creek Road
14
Turn right onto Old Chesterfield Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Chesterfield Road
15
Turn left onto Santa Maria Drive
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
Santa Maria Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Santa Maria Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward Laclede Station Road, Murdoch Avenue
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 282
Toward Laclede Station Road, Murdoch Avenue
5
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
North Service Road
Turn left onto North Service Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 64; US 40 / Daniel Boone Expressway
Merge onto I 64; US 40 / Daniel Boone Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
15.5 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Santa Maria Drive
Turn left onto Santa Maria Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.63 one way
$5.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.23 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 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 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
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
Afternoon in Chesterfield on Saturday
Local time
1:19 PM
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
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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
16.8 mi in 26m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Avenue of the Saints.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 16.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (North Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (I 64; US 40 / Daniel Boone Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Shrewsbury, MO to Chesterfield, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Chesterfield Parkway West along the way.
Chesterfield Parkway West
15.5 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.8 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on Avenue of the Saints. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Chesterfield, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (North Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (I 64; US 40 / Daniel Boone Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chesterfield, MO before heading back.
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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