Chesterfield to Great Sand Dunes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

816.4 miles 1313.9 km · straight line
979.7 miles estimated 1576.7 km · driving distance
19h 43min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Chesterfield from Great Sand Dunes?

The distance from Chesterfield to Great Sand Dunes is 816.4 miles (1313.9 km) as the crow flies. Great Sand Dunes is located W of Chesterfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 979.7 miles, taking about 19h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Chesterfield in Missouri and Great Sand Dunes in Colorado.

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 Great Sand Dunes. 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 Great Sand Dunes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 43min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 40min $78–$147* Budget
Train ~25h 38min $118–$343* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chesterfield & Great Sand Dunes

Quick Facts

Chesterfield
38.66°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
144m elevation
Great Sand Dunes
37.79°N, 105.59°W
America/Denver
2400m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 272 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients