Chesterfield to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1720.9 miles 2769.5 km · straight line
2038.9 miles actual route 3281.3 km · driving distance
35h 21min estimated drive time
$196 - $242 estimated fuel cost
~3h 58min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Chesterfield from San Francisco?

The distance from Chesterfield to San Francisco is 1720.9 miles (2769.5 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located W of Chesterfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2038.9 miles, taking about 35h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 58min. Both are located in United States — Chesterfield in Missouri and San Francisco 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 San Francisco. 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 San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 21min $196 - $242 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 25min $163–$306* Budget
Train ~45h 57min $245–$714* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chesterfield & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Chesterfield
38.66°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
144m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 574 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 143 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM