How far is Bowling Green, MO from Wentzville, MO?

The driving distance from Bowling Green, MO to Wentzville, MO is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
46.88 mi
00h 48m
Flight
41 mi
65.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41 mi
Kilometers
65.98 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.88 mi
Kilometers
75.45 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wentzville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:13 PM CDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Thu, Oct 15, 6:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-10-15T16:24
Arrive Wentzville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowling Green
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
Davis
MO

Unincorporated community in Missouri

From Bowling Green
23.1 mi
00h 24m
To Wentzville
23.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75ยฐF
Today

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
79ยฐF
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Wentzville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    13 m ยท 7 sec ยท West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Court Street

    3061 ft ยท 1 min ยท South Court Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    77 m ยท 4 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    1 km ยท 57 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    93 m ยท 5 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    942 ft ยท 18 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1065 ft ยท 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    42.9 mi ยท 51 min ยท Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO A

    873 ft ยท 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Wentzville Parkway

    57 m ยท 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wentzville Parkway

    97 m ยท 13 sec ยท Wentzville Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard

    586 ft ยท 15 sec ยท Luetkenhaus Boulevard

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Luetkenhaus Boulevard

    37 m ยท 3 sec ยท Luetkenhaus Boulevard

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard

    2754 ft ยท 1 min ยท Luetkenhaus Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Pearce Boulevard

    2485 ft ยท 1 min ยท East Pearce Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    66 m ยท 12 sec ยท North Elm Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Allen Street

    61 m ยท 9 sec ยท East Allen Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท East Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green 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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
42.9 mi ยท 92%
South Court Street
1.71 mi ยท 4%
Luetkenhaus Boulevard
0.66 mi ยท 1%
East Pearce Boulevard
0.47 mi ยท 1%
MO A
0.17 mi
Wentzville Parkway
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

42.9 mi ยท 00h 51m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
41 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davis
00h 24m from Bowling Green
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Bowling Green and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wentzville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Wentzville?

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Davis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Bowling Green and 23.8 miles from Wentzville.

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

The direct path is about 41 miles (66 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Bowling Green and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wentzville.

Stop Ideas Near Davis

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Davis, 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 Davis.

RAIL

Hermann

53 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

55 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

75 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

78 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Wentzville. Straight-line distance: 41 mi (65.98 km).

Bowling Green

#1 Bowling Green

City in Missouri

Population4,759
Coordinates39.3419900, -91.1951400
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Wentzville

#2 Wentzville

A city in St.

Population43,109
Coordinates38.8114400, -90.8529100
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-91.19514, 39.341984)
End: East Allen Street (-90.852906, 38.81143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.26 L ยท about $6.56
Round trip
$13.12
3.3 gal ยท 12.52 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $6.56 $13.12
Mid-grade $4.34 $7.16 $14.33
Premium $4.71 $7.77 $15.53
Diesel $5.99 $9.88 $19.76

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowling Green and Wentzville. The current time is 16:24:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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