Chesterfield to Death Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1445.3 miles 2326 km · straight line
1734.4 miles estimated 2791.2 km · driving distance
34h 53min estimated drive time
$167 - $205 estimated fuel cost
~3h 24min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Chesterfield from Death Valley?

The distance from Chesterfield to Death Valley is 1445.3 miles (2326 km) as the crow flies. Death Valley is located W of Chesterfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1734.4 miles, taking about 34h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 24min. Both are located in United States — Chesterfield in Missouri and Death Valley in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chesterfield and Death Valley. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Chesterfield to Death Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 53min $167 - $205 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 52min $139–$260* Budget
Train ~45h 21min $208–$607* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chesterfield & Death Valley

Quick Facts

Chesterfield
38.66°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
144m elevation
Death Valley
36.53°N, 116.93°W
America/Los_Angeles
-86m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 482 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 120 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients