How far is Carthage, MO from Wentzville, MO?
The driving distance from Carthage, MO to Wentzville, MO is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Missouri parts of witch are in Camden, Laclede, and Pulaski Counties
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carthage and Wentzville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carthage and Wentzville.
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Start on South Grant Street
784 ft · 24 sec · South Grant Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Central Avenue
1557 ft · 44 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn slight left
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
26.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 East: Springfield
3171 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
181.8 mi · 3 hr 17 min
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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
1037 ft · 39 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
135 m · 20 sec · West 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue
706 ft · 26 sec · South 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 Carthage and Wentzville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 East
Merge slight left
182 mi · 03h 17m
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 Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carthage and Mostly Sunny near Wentzville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carthage to Wentzville?
The road trip is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.6 miles from Carthage and 139.7 miles from Wentzville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.71 one way or $71.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carthage and Mostly Sunny near Wentzville.
Stop Ideas Near Richland
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 Richland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carthage and Wentzville. Straight-line distance: 219.52 mi (353.29 km).
#1 Carthage
City in Missouri
| Population | 14,732 |
| Coordinates | 37.1764500, -94.3102200 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| 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: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $35.71 | $71.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.28 | $80.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.07 | $88.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.23 | $100.46 |
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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