How far is Clayton, MO from Wentzville, MO?
The driving distance from Clayton, MO to Wentzville, MO is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and Wentzville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and Wentzville.
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Start on Hillvale Drive
54 m · 8 sec · Hillvale Drive
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Turn left onto Wydown Boulevard
3092 ft · 2 min · Wydown Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Hanley Road
1.5 km · 1 min · South Hanley Road
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Turn right onto North Service Road
3203 ft · 2 min · North Service Road
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Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West
1574 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Daniel Boone Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
28 mi · 34 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Pitman Avenue
854 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Pitman Avenue
113 m · 9 sec · Pitman Avenue
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Turn right onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard
791 ft · 23 sec · Luetkenhaus Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Pearce Boulevard
2689 ft · 1 min · East Pearce Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Linn Avenue
65 m · 13 sec · North Linn Avenue
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Turn left 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 Clayton and Wentzville.
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.
Avenue of the Saints
Continue on Avenue of the Saints
28 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clayton and Mostly Cloudy then Slight 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 Clayton to Wentzville?
The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Chesterfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Clayton and 18.3 miles from Wentzville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clayton and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wentzville.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
City of O'Fallon
Vinita Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterfield.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Washington
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Wentzville. Straight-line distance: 30.82 mi (49.6 km).
#1 Clayton
Inner-ring suburb of St.
| Population | 16,775 |
| Coordinates | 38.6425500, -90.3237300 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
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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