How far is Bolivar, MO from Wentzville, MO?
The driving distance from Bolivar, MO to Wentzville, MO is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bolivar and Wentzville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolivar and Wentzville.
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Start on East Broadway Street
45.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · East Broadway Street
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Take the exit left toward I 44 East: Rolla
1431 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
110.8 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 47: Union, Saint Clair
1030 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 47: Union, Saint Clair
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
5.7 mi · 8 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
2437 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right
11.1 mi · 17 min
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Turn right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
7.3 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Church Street
26 m · 4 sec · South Church Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Church Street
1595 ft · 57 sec · South Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
115 m · 18 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Linn Avenue
45 m · 7 sec · North Linn Avenue
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Turn right onto East Allen Street
12 m · 2 sec · East Allen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolivar and Wentzville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 44 East
Merge slight left
111 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bolivar and Sunny near Wentzville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bolivar to Wentzville?
The road trip is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Doolittle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Bolivar and 108.5 miles from Wentzville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.38 one way or $54.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bolivar and Sunny near Wentzville.
Stop Ideas Near Doolittle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doolittle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bolivar and Wentzville. Straight-line distance: 161.6 mi (260.07 km).
#1 Bolivar
State of Venezuela
| Population | 11,196 |
| Coordinates | 37.6144800, -93.4104700 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wentzville
A city in St.
| Population | 43,109 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -90.8529100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Allen Street (-90.852906, 38.81143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.38 | $54.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.88 | $61.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.79 | $67.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.51 | $77.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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