How far is Arnold, MO from Wentzville, MO?

The driving distance from Arnold, MO to Wentzville, MO is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.44 mi
00h 46m
Flight
36.64 mi
58.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.64 mi
Kilometers
58.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.44 mi
Kilometers
73.13 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wentzville
Tue, May 12, 8:15 PM CDT
Return by in Arnold
Tue, May 12, 9:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arnold
2026-05-12T19:29
Arrive Wentzville
Tue, May 12, 8:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arnold
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake
MO

Township in Missouri, United States

From Arnold
22.6 mi
00h 23m
To Wentzville
22.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arnold and Wentzville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arnold and Wentzville.

  1. 1

    Start on Jeffco Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Jeffco Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1283 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North

    1225 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis

    705 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    674 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.6 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Pitman Avenue

    854 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Pitman Avenue

    113 m · 9 sec · Pitman Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard

    791 ft · 23 sec · Luetkenhaus Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Pearce Boulevard

    2451 ft · 1 min · East Pearce Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    66 m · 12 sec · North Elm Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Allen Street

    61 m · 9 sec · East Allen Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arnold and Wentzville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
25.6 mi · 56%
I 270 West
12.5 mi · 28%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 3%
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
0.96 mi · 2%
Officer Thomas G. Smith
0.96 mi · 2%
Jeffco Boulevard
0.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

25.6 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake
00h 23m from Arnold
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arnold and Sunny near Wentzville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arnold to Wentzville?

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Arnold and 22.9 miles from Wentzville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arnold and Sunny near Wentzville.

Stop Ideas Near Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake.

RAIL

Kirkwood

15 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

28 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

42 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

45 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arnold and Wentzville. Straight-line distance: 36.64 mi (58.97 km).

Arnold

#1 Arnold

City in Missouri

Population21,145
Coordinates38.4328300, -90.3776200
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Wentzville

#2 Wentzville

A city in St.

Population43,109
Coordinates38.8114400, -90.8529100
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffco Boulevard (-90.377666, 38.43287)
End: East Allen Street (-90.852906, 38.81143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.07 L · about $6.03
Round trip
$12.07
3.2 gal · 12.14 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.03 $12.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.80 $13.61
Premium $4.65 $7.45 $14.89
Diesel $5.30 $8.49 $16.97

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Arnold and Wentzville. The current time is 19:29:03.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.