Chesterfield to Merrillville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

259.5 miles 417.7 km · straight line
324.4 miles estimated 522.1 km · driving distance
6h 32min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
40° NE bearing direction

How far is Chesterfield from Merrillville?

The distance from Chesterfield to Merrillville is 259.5 miles (417.7 km) as the crow flies. Merrillville is located NE of Chesterfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 324.4 miles, taking about 6h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Chesterfield in Missouri and Merrillville in Indiana.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 32min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 50min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 12min $39–$114* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chesterfield & Merrillville

Quick Facts

Chesterfield
38.66°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
144m elevation
Merrillville
41.48°N, 87.33°W
America/Chicago
200m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 87 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 95.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients