Chesterfield to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1565.8 miles 2519.9 km · straight line
1813.2 miles actual route 2918.1 km · driving distance
31h 31min estimated drive time
$175 - $215 estimated fuel cost
~3h 39min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Chesterfield from Los Angeles?

The distance from Chesterfield to Los Angeles is 1565.8 miles (2519.9 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located W of Chesterfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1813.2 miles, taking about 31h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 39min. Both are located in United States — Chesterfield in Missouri and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 31min $175 - $215 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 49min $145–$272* Budget
Train ~40h 58min $218–$635* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chesterfield & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Chesterfield
38.66°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
144m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 522 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 130 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM