How far is Black Jack, MO from Wentzville, MO?

The driving distance from Black Jack, MO to Wentzville, MO is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.16 mi
00h 39m
Flight
31.55 mi
50.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.55 mi
Kilometers
50.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.16 mi
Kilometers
58.2 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wentzville
Wed, Apr 15, 5:23 PM CDT
Return by in Black Jack
Wed, Apr 15, 6:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Black Jack
2026-04-15T16:43
Arrive Wentzville
Wed, Apr 15, 5:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Black Jack
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Saint Charles
MO

A city in St.

From Black Jack
17.6 mi
00h 19m
To Wentzville
18.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Black Jack and Wentzville.

  1. 1

    Start on Parker Road

    120 m · 10 sec · Parker Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Halls Ferry Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old Halls Ferry Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mehl Avenue

    3257 ft · 2 min · Mehl Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Netherton Drive

    120 m · 19 sec · Netherton Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto New Halls Ferry Road

    1171 ft · 20 sec · New Halls Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto Dunn Road

    1859 ft · 53 sec · Dunn Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 270 West

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

    1492 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

    2478 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    2439 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MO Z

    812 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Church Street

    6 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Church Street

    1037 ft · 39 sec · South Church Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    135 m · 20 sec · West 4th Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue

    706 ft · 26 sec · South Linn Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Allen Street

    12 m · 2 sec · East Allen Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
23.2 mi · 64%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
8.56 mi · 24%
Old Halls Ferry Road
0.76 mi · 2%
I 70
0.75 mi · 2%
Mehl Avenue
0.62 mi · 2%
Dunn Road
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

22.7 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Charles
00h 19m from Black Jack
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Black Jack and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wentzville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Black Jack to Wentzville?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Black Jack and 18.5 miles from Wentzville.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Black Jack and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wentzville.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saint Charles and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Vinita Park City Hall

St. Louis , MO
8374 Midland Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63114
Rating 3.4/5 5 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Charles.

RAIL

Kirkwood

23 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

30 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

33 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

52 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Black Jack and Wentzville. Straight-line distance: 31.55 mi (50.78 km).

Black Jack

#1 Black Jack

Suburb in northern St.

Population6,921
Coordinates38.7933800, -90.2673300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Wentzville

#2 Wentzville

A city in St.

Population43,109
Coordinates38.8114400, -90.8529100
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Parker Road (-90.267312, 38.793322)
End: East Allen Street (-90.852906, 38.81143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.83 L · about $4.83
Round trip
$9.65
2.56 gal · 9.66 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.83 $9.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.44 $10.89
Premium $4.65 $5.96 $11.91
Diesel $5.30 $6.79 $13.58

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Black Jack and Wentzville. The current time is 16:43:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.