How far is Chillicothe, MO from Wentzville, MO?
The driving distance from Chillicothe, MO to Wentzville, MO is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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
Driving 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 03h 11m.
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 Monroe County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chillicothe and Wentzville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chillicothe and Wentzville.
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Start on Locust Street
16 m · 4 sec · Locust Street
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Turn right onto West Calhoun Street
98 m · 18 sec · West Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Brookfield
975 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
111.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road
1167 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422
85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422
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Continue on Paris Gravel Road
2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Take the ramp right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
72 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward MO A
873 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Wentzville Parkway
57 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Wentzville Parkway
97 m · 13 sec · Wentzville Parkway
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Turn left onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard
586 ft · 15 sec · Luetkenhaus Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Luetkenhaus Boulevard
37 m · 3 sec · Luetkenhaus Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard
2754 ft · 1 min · Luetkenhaus Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Pearce Boulevard
2485 ft · 1 min · East Pearce Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
66 m · 12 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn right onto East Allen Street
61 m · 9 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 Chillicothe 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.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
111 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe to Wentzville?
The road trip is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Monroe City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Chillicothe and 102 miles from Wentzville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 10:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.98 one way or $55.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chillicothe and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wentzville.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe City
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 Monroe City.
Quincy
La Plata
Hermann
Fort Madison station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chillicothe and Wentzville. Straight-line distance: 159.52 mi (256.73 km).
#1 Chillicothe
City in Missouri
| Population | 8,915 |
| Coordinates | 39.7952900, -93.5524400 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $3.98 | $27.98 | $55.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $30.56 | $61.12 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $33.14 | $66.27 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $42.16 | $84.31 |
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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