Chesterfield to Emporia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

303.4 miles 488.3 km · straight line
379.3 miles estimated 610.4 km · driving distance
7h 38min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Chesterfield from Emporia?

The distance from Chesterfield to Emporia is 303.4 miles (488.3 km) as the crow flies. Emporia is located W of Chesterfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 379.3 miles, taking about 7h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Chesterfield in Missouri and Emporia in Kansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chesterfield and Emporia. 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 Emporia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 38min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 10min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 15min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chesterfield & Emporia

Quick Facts

Chesterfield
38.66°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
144m elevation
Emporia
38.40°N, 96.18°W
America/Chicago
348m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients