Chesterfield to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

515.9 miles 830.2 km · straight line
619 miles estimated 996.2 km · driving distance
12h 27min estimated drive time
$60 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Chesterfield from New River Gorge?

The distance from Chesterfield to New River Gorge is 515.9 miles (830.2 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located E of Chesterfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 619 miles, taking about 12h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Chesterfield in Missouri and New River Gorge in West Virginia.

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. 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 New River Gorge. 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 New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 27min $60 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 56min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 11min $74–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chesterfield & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Chesterfield
38.66°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
144m elevation
New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients